What is the main duty of the opposition?

Challenge or debate the government's ideas and spending

What is the 4th step in passing a bill into law?

Last chance to debate (third reading)

What is not a main responsibility of an MLA? Options: Representing constituents needs, Voting on bills, Communicating with constituents, Creating a budget for their ministries

Creating a budget for their ministries

Which ministry is NOT one of the top three services provided by the province of Alberta? Options: Health, Transportation and infrastructure, Education, Social Services

Transportation and infrastructure

What are constituencies?

Voting areas represented by an MLA

Which of the following is NOT a part of the provincial electoral process?

Campaign colours and slogans are the candidates choice.

How do Alberta citizens who vote have a voice in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta?

Elect members to the Legislative Assembly

The political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Becomes the official opposition

What is the responsibility of the lieutenant governor of Alberta?

Giving royal assent to bills passed in the legislative assembly

Responsibilities of a cabinet minister and an MLA

Representing the citizens of their constituency

The provincial government is responsible for: Police and bylaws, Natural resources and education, Children's services and recreation centres, Provincial and city parks

Natural resources and education

Why is Alberta separated into constituencies?

So that every citizen's voice is represented regardless of population

Which person would NOT be able to vote in a provincial election? Options: 18 years old, Canadian citizen, lived in Alberta for 3 months, 22 years old, Canadian citizen, lived in Alberta for a year, 21 years old, Canadian citizen, lived in Alberta for a year, 19 years old, Canadian citizen, lived in Alberta for 6 months

18 years old, Canadian citizen, lived in Alberta for 3 months

Alberta Provincial Government Flashcards

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role most associated with the lieutenant governor?

Back

Representing the Queen

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the way the Provincial Government is structured, who holds the most important position? Options: Premier, Lieutenant Governor, Cabinet Minister, MLA

Back

Lieutenant Governor

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is an MLA the same thing as a cabinet minister?

Back

False

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Tourism, Social Services and Housing are the responsibility of which kind of government?

Back

Provincial

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How are cabinet ministers chosen?

Back

The Premier

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How old must you be to vote in a provincial election?

Back

18+

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does the provincial mace have to be present for the assembly to meet?

Back

False

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