Bills
Introduce the bill (1st Reading)
What is step 1 of how bills become law?
UCP United Conservative Party
What political party is currently in government?
They represent the people, hear from and communicate to constituents, attend events, attend the Legislative Assembly.
What do MLA’s do?
Rocky Mountain Big horn Sheep
What are the provincial animal
This occurs at least every 5 years
How often are there Provincial Elections?
MLAs Vote
What is step 5 of how bills become law?
NDP New Democratic Party
Who is the official opposition in Alberta?
Declaring the Outcome
What is the 6th step in the Electoral Process?
Wild Rose
What are the provincial flower?
This is when everyone gets the same thing no matter what.
What is equality?
Debate the bill in detail
What is step 3 of how bills become law?
39 seats at the legislature
How many seats do NDP have?
Royal Assent
What is step 6 in how bills become laws?
Lodgepole pine
What are the provincial tree?
Lietenant Governor is appointed by this person.
Who is the Governor General.
Debate the bill in principle (2nd reading)
What is step 2 of how bills become law?
48 seats at the legislature
How many seats do UCP have?
Taxes based on a percentage you earn.
What is income tax?
When you are at this spot you can hear water crashing (running water)
What is the “Magic Spot” at the Legislature?
This is when people get what they need
What is equity?
Last chance for debate (3rd Reading)
What is step 4 of how bills become law?
This group hold the Government accountable and let everyone’s voice be heard
What is the role of the official opposition
Its size is based on the population density. The denser the population the smaller the size.
What are constituencies.?
This represents the authority of the legislature
What does the MACE represent?
This person represents the Monarch and provides Royal Assent to makes bills become law.
Who is the Lieutenant Governor?