Structure and Functions of Local Governments in Alberta

What is the top elected official of a City, town, or village (urban)?

• President

• Mayor

• Chief

• Counsellor

What is the top elected official of a Municipal district or county (rural)?

• Reeve

• Mayor

• Chief

• President

What is the top elected official of a First Nation Reserve?

• Mayor

• Provincial President

• Chief

• Counsellor

What is the top elected official of the Metis Nation of Alberta?

• Prime Minister

• Mayor

• Provincial President

• Reeve

County Reeves are elected by the councilors or aldermen from among themselves rather than being directly elected by the public. How is this different from the way towns and cities municipal governments are formed? Explain the process.

Why do rural areas usually have fewer councillors than urban areas?

Which of the four pillars of democracy is best shown through local democracy?

• Equity

• Fairness

• Representation

• Justice

What type of democracy do we use in Canada?

• A Representative Democracy

• A Direct Democracy

• A Local Democracy

• A Federal Democracy

In Canada, an important principle of democracy is that citizens:

• Must vote by law when there is an election.

• Have the right to express their opinions.

• Have the responsibility to become part of a political party.

• Must talk to their elected officials.

1. 1. People who are eligible to vote cast their votes at polling stations.

2. 2. Candidates campaign in an attempt to win people’s votes.

3. 3. Individuals interested in running for government apply and collect nominations.

4. 4. Election results are announced, and elected officials are sworn in as members of the government.

Which of the following sequences shows the correct order of events in a local election?

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 2, 3, 1, 4

• 4, 2, 1, 3

• 3, 2, 1, 4