Representatives
A representative of a constituency at the provincial level is called a...
MLA
What is a political party?
an organized group of people who share similar values and political aims. Their primary goal is to acquire and exercise political power by winning elections
The party leader with the most seats in the Alberta Legislative Assembly is called the...
Premier
What is the highest level court in Canada?
The Supreme Court
A representative of a constituency at the federal level is called a...
MP (Member of Parliament)
Do members debate on bills and vote on them in second reading?
Yes
What is a constituency/riding?
Officially defined geographical area that elects a representative to a legislature (e.g. Alberta Legislative Assembly/House of Commons)
The party leader with the most seats in federal government becomes the...
Prime Minister
What is an example of how courts are independent?
- Judges neutrally apply the law.
- Juries are selected. They don't know the people involved in the court case.
- Judges are not elected and therefore, don't feel as much public pressure.
The monarch's representative at the provincial level is called the
Lieutenant Governor
What is the role of the speaker in the Alberta legislative assembly?
makes sure that people follow the rules + makes sure debate is done appropriately
On election day you get _________ ballot and mark your ballot with an __________
1/X
Someone who is an elected MLA who is in charge of education is called...
The minister of education/cabinet minister
What is a jury?
a sworn body of citizens (usually 12 in criminal trials and 6 for civil disputes) selected to hear evidence in a court case and render an impartial verdict (guilty or not guilty, or liability). They are responsible for determining the facts of a case, while a judge manages the law.
MLAs and MPs who are in charge of a certain department (e.g. education, health care) are called...
Cabinet Ministers
If a bill does not get enough votes (over half) in the third reading, what happens?
The bill dies/fails. It does not become a law.
A list of ideas that a candidate wants to carry out is called a....
Political platform
What are some ways citizens can get involved in democracy?
- Vote in elections.
- Write letters to their MLAs
- Start petitions (get signatures from community members supporting an idea)
What is a type of court in Canada other than the supreme court?
Provincial and territorial courts, superior courts, provincial appeal courts
The Monarch's representative at the federal level is called...
What does Royal Assent mean?
Lieutenant Governor (LG) approves the bill and signs it (provincial)
Governor General (GG) approves the bill and signs it (federal)
What pillar of democracy do elections best connect to?
Representation
... but also freedoms (democratic rights)
What did the Constitutional Act do?
What did the Constitutional Act do?
divides decision-making authority between provincial governments and the federal government.