Election process
to be an eligible voter in a provincial elections what three requirements do you have to meet.
#1 be a Canadian citizen.
#2 be at least 18 or older
#3 be on a voter list.
Who represents the king/queen?
The Lieutenant Governor.
why is it important to not have only one person making all the laws.
to make sure everything is fair and balanced, so not only one person has all the power and so the law benefits everyone.
What does M.L.A stand for?
Member of the legislative assembly.
how can the government provide free health care in Canada.
People pay through taxes.
True or false
in provincial elections, you USUALLY run in a political party.
true
List 3 services the provincial Government needs to provide?
Agriculture, parks, tourism, senior facilities, energy, health, children services, aboriginal relations, sustainable resources, etc.
In Alberta the provincial Government meets where?
The Alberta legislature building in Edmonton Alberta.
what is another name for cabinet ministers?
Executive council.
What is the first stage in voting?
Going to a polling station and finding the ballot box that matches the number of your voting card.
What are the two things you need to do to be a candidate in a provincial election?
#1 be an eligible voter.
#2 get a form from electors Alberta signed by at least 26 electors in their district.
why does the Lieutenant Governor have to sign all the bills passed by the legislature in order to become a law?
if it is not signed it is not an official law.
why are there so many steps in making a bill law?
to make sure it is a good, fair and carefully thought out rule that benefits most people.
what are the two main responsibilities of M.L.A's
Serving the needs of people in their constituency and taking part in government.
list 3 ways people can participate at a provincial level?
voting in referendums, expressing opinions about bills, becoming a candidate for the legislature, etc.
in 2012 what percentage of eligible voter actually voted?
Only 55% voted.
what is the primers most important role in the provincial government.
setting priorities and maintaining order.
In a legislative structure what would happen if there was no primer?
there would be no clear leader, confliction between members, disorganization and confusion.
why does each province have its own M.L.A?
So there is shared power across Canada. also because different provinces have different needs and so there are local representatives in each province.
Because Canada has a king (Charles the lll) Canada is a ___________ Government/democracy.
Because Canada has a king (Charles the lll) Canada is a Constitutional monarchy Government/democracy.
Alberta is divided into __ amount of districts.
Alberta is divided into 83 amount of districts.
what is the official oppositions main job?
there main job is to make sure the government is working together/correctly.
What are the four levels under the Alberta legislature?
Lieutenant Governor, primer, cabinet ministers, M.LA.'S.
How many people are elected as M.L.A's in Alberta
87
who is the current lieutenant governor?
Salma Lakhani.