City Hall
What type of local election happens every four years to choose your mayor and councilors?
Local/Municipal Election
Where does the BC provincial government have its capital city?
Victoria
What is the capital city of Canada?
Ottawa
Which level fixes potholes on neighborhood streets?
Municipal
At what age can Canadians vote in federal, provincial, and municipal elections?
18 years old
Name ONE service provided by your city or municipality.
Possible answers: Trash collection, road maintenance, water supply, parks, fire department, police (local), libraries
What is the name of the building where BC MLAs debate and make provincial laws?
Legislative Assembly
What do we call the elected representatives in the federal government?
Members of Parliament (MPs)
Which level runs hospitals and pays doctors?
Provincial
What document do candidates need to become an official candidate in an election?
Nomination papers
What do we call the building where your city's mayor and council meet to make decisions?
City Hall (or Municipal Building)
Name TWO services managed by the BC provincial government.
Healthcare, public schools, highways, drivers' licenses, courts, natural resources
Name ONE thing the federal government is responsible for.
Military, immigration, banks, postal service, criminal law, foreign relations
Which level collects income tax from workers nationwide?
Federal
What is "voting" and why is it important in democracy?
Choosing leaders; allows citizens to have a voice in government
Why can't your city government build new freeways across British Columbia and into Alberta?
Roads connecting provinces are under federal/provincial jurisdiction; cities manage local streets
Who leads the BC provincial government after winning the most seats in a provincial election?
Premier
What is the role of the Governor General in Canada?
Represents the King/Queen; performs ceremonial duties; gives royal assent to laws
Which level would handle a crime committed in Vancouver?
Provincial (police/courts) but Criminal Code is federal law
What is a "constituency" or "electoral district"?
An area represented by one elected official
If you wanted to start a new community garden in your neighborhood, which level of government would you contact first?
Municipal (they manage local parks and land use)
One level of government recently raised the minimum wage. Which level of government has the power to set employment rules?
Provincial
Why can't BC decide to have its own currency separate from the rest of Canada?
Currency/money is under federal jurisdiction
A child moving from BC to Ontario needs to transfer school records. Which level helps standardize this process?
Provincial (education is provincial responsibility)
How many votes does each person get in a typical Canadian election?
One vote
Some BC municipalities allow residents to vote by mail or online. Why might this be important for younger citizens who move frequently?
Makes voting easier/accessibility; increases participation among mobile populations
BC has its own laws about environmental protection. Can Ottawa override these if national interests are involved? Explain.
Yes, federal government can override in areas of national concern (federal supremacy); however, both have shared environmental responsibilities
During a pandemic, why did Prime Minister make announcements that applied to ALL provinces including BC?
Public health emergencies affecting multiple provinces fall under federal coordination powers
If there's a natural disaster crossing multiple provinces, which level coordinates emergency response funding?
Federal (disaster mitigation and recovery programs)
Indigenous peoples in Canada have rights protected by treaties. Which level of government signed most historic treaties?
Federal (Crown-Indigenous Relations)