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This person is the head of provincial government.
The premier.
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What is a cabinet minister?

They are in charge of a specific provincial government department

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How many votes does a bill need to become a law?
The majority of votes in the Legislative Assembly.
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Which political party is the current ruling party in Alberta?

The United Conservative Party (UCP).

100

The mayor in municipal (local) government is comparable to who in the provincial government?

The premier

200
What does MLA stand for?
Member of the Legislative Assembly
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Who is more powerful- an MLA or a cabinet minister?
A cabinet minister because they are more specialized. A cabinet minister is in charge of a specific department.
200
What is a bill?
A proposed or suggested law.
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Which political party makes up the official opposition?

The New Democratic Party (NDP)

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What is a minority government?
A government where the ruling party has less than half of the seats in the Legislative Assembly.
300
What do all grade 6 students have to do at the end of the school year, mandated by the provincial government?
Provincial Achievement Tests.
300
What is a constituency?
A voting district
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If the government is a minority, how can they pass a bill?

They must get the support of MLAs from other parties to vote with them on an issue.

300

Who is the current leader of the United Conservative Party?

Danielle Smith

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Canada's present day government is what form of democracy?

Representative Democracy

400

How can you get involved in your provincial government?

-vote in election/plebiscite/referendum

-writing to your MLA or a cabinet minister

-attending community meetings

-circulate a petition

-protest

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Can the premier veto (cancel/decline) a bill that he/she doesn't like?

No! In a democracy, a premier doesn't have that much power. An entire party can vote against something, but one person does not have the power to veto a bill.

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How often must the provincial government hold an election?

At least every 5 years.

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Which political party is most focused on the environment?

The Green Party.

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Name the TWO services that the provincial government spends the most money on.
Healthcare & Education.
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Name 2 responsibilities of the Lieutenant-Governor in the provincial government.

-signing bills to make them laws

-Speech from the Throne to open new sessions of parliament

-Royal Proclamation that calls parliament into session

-inviting leader of winning party to become premier

-dissolving parliament before elections

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Name a department that a cabinet minister may be in charge of.
Education, Health, Transportation, Parks, Tourism, etc.
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This is the final step before a bill becomes a law. What is the term for the Lieutenant-Governor signing the bill?
Royal Assent.
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An MLA whose beliefs fall outside of the major defined political parties is called what?
An independent.
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How does an MLA get voted into the Legislative Assembly?
They must receive the majority of the votes in the constituency they run in.