Local "Municipal" Government
What is City Hall?
A building downtown that houses city council and the Mayors office. It's where decisions are made.
What are the jobs of the local "municipal" government?
Takes care of peoples' interests, garbage removal, water and sewage, libraries and parks and recreation.
How many branches of the federal government?
Three - Legislative, executive and judicial
How old do you have to be to vote in Saskatchewan?
18
What are the two colors on the Saskatchewan flag and what do they represent?
Green for the northern forest and yellow/gold for the southern farm fields
Who is the leader of the local "municipal" government?
The Mayor
What is the provincial government responsible for?
A province or territory in Canada
What does the legislative branch do?
Passes laws
What are taxes?
Money paid to the government based on how much you earn from your job/work and things you buy
What is the floral emblem of Saskatchewan?
Western Red Lilly or Prairie Lilly
Who is the leader is towns or villages?
The Reeve
What are the jobs of the provincial government?
Education, Health Care, Natural Resources, transportation and Highways.
What does the executive branch do?
Implements laws (makes the new laws happen)
What are the three types of taxes?
Sales tax, income tax and property.
What is the official bird of Saskatchewan?
Sharp-Tailed Grouse
Who is the leader on reserves?
The Chief
What is the federal government responsible for?
All the provinces and territories in Canada
What does the judicial branch do?
Interprets laws (makes sense of the new laws)
What is sales tax?
Money you pay to the government based on what you buy. 11% in total.
6% PST (provincial sales tax)
5% GST (general sales tax)
What is the official animal of Saskatchewan?
White Tailed Deer
Who is the mayor of Saskatoon?
Charlie Clark
What are the jobs of the federal government?
The Army (National Defense), Trade, Money (Currency), Citizenship, Oceans and Fisheries
Why is it important to vote?
It's your right once your old enough, get your voice heard, have your say in who's in charge
What is income tax?
What is the official fish and fruit of Saskatchewan?
Walleye and Saskatoon Berries