Provincial Government Alberta

How many constituencies are in Alberta?

• 70

• 87

• 42

• 12

What can citizens do to make their MLA aware of their concerns? (Best answer)

• Vote

• Write letters/phone/speak to MLA

• Join a lobby group

• All of these

What are some areas the provincial government is responsible for?

• Health care,

  Environment,

  Education,

  Vehicle safety,

• Military, Bylaws, Structure

• Global emissions, Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Pancakes, sausages, and fresh fruit

Who appoints the cabinet ministers?

• Lieutenant Governor

• Premier

• The Official Opposition

• Mr. V

What is a cabinet minister?

• A leader of a department who specializes in that area

• A person in charge of organizing meetings

• Someone who polls MLA's to understand their viewpoint

• The guy at Home Depot

How many times bust a bill be "read?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

What percentage of the MLA's votes are required to pass a law?

• 40%

• 51%

• 50%

• 100%

What is a "reading"?

• A story

• The background of an MLA

• A draft bill that is subject to debate and changes

• A rule of the LA

Where do MLA's meet to discuss/debate?

• The Legislative Assembly

• Calgary

• Wherever there are issues being discussed

• The Pnyx

What is a bill?

• Money

• A proposed law

• A penalty

• Something you have to pay