"I have the right to say anything I want, even if it is not respectful" is a part of what Right/Freedom?

Fundamental Freedoms and Equality Rights

What is your responsibility?

All of the above: be kind to others, treat others with respect, follow the laws.

In order to vote in Alberta, you have to be

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 6 months

Steps for the Electoral Process

Nominating, campaigning, preparing polling station, voting, declaring outcome.

The job of the Scrutineer is to...

Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest

The job of the Candidate is to...

Encourage voters to choose them as a representative

During an election, what happens during Campaigning?

Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions

What happens during Nominating? in an election?

People collect signatures from others who think someone will be a good candidate.

What are the responsibilities of local governments?

Create municipal laws, collect property tax, provide local services

Select the example of a municipal law You must be 18 years or older to drink You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall You must have a passport to enter or leave Canada Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall

Example of a municipal law

Your dog must be registered & on a leash when in public

Example of a municipal law

You must sort your household waste into separate garbage, recycle, or waste bins

Bylaws are developed by local governments when:

They need to solve a problem in their communities

Example of an Urban Community

The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.

Which of the following is an example of a Rural Community?

The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve.

Which of the following is an example of a First Nations Authority ?

Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.

Example of a Metis Settlement

Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.

Which of the following IS NOT a responsibility of School Boards? Making decisions about the budget & school buildings Organizing student transport Appointing a Superintendent Ensuring staff are hired & trained Creating the provincial curriculum

Creating the provincial curriculum

What is the main role of the Francophone school board community in Alberta?

Provide instruction that will promote the growth of French language, identity, culture and community

Alberta Local Government- Review Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does local government provide residents with trash collection and running water?

Back

True

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

a person elected to local government

Back

councillor

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area.

Back

council

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Laws passed by local governments

Back

bylaws

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A region that includes cities, towns, and villages

Back

urban

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A community that includes municipal counties or country areas outside of communities.

Back

rural

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction.

Back

superintendent

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