Chapter 6 Quiz

What is a referendum?

• Allows eligible voters to vote on an issue or law proposed

• Funds that the government provides to those who need help

• Proposed or suggested law

Why do we need a Provincial Government?

• To help the federal government make decisions

• To address the unique needs and issues of each province or territory

• To ensure every province has the same laws

• To manage international trade agreements

What is one responsibility of Alberta’s provincial government?

• Making laws for the entire country

• Protecting the interests of Alberta's people

• Deciding on the federal budget

• Managing resources in all provinces

Why is it fair for Alberta to manage its own oil and gas resources?

• It ensures the wealth benefits Albertans now and in the future

• Alberta produces more oil than other provinces

• The federal government does not manage resources

• Other provinces do not have resources to manage

What is one example of how the Alberta government protects its people’s interests?

• By creating laws for all provinces

• By negotiating international trade deals

• By building roads across Canada

• By managing the province's oil and gas wealth

How is Alberta similar to Prince Edward Island?

• Both rely on the federal government to manage their resources

• Both have small populations

• Both are provinces with unique needs and issues

• Both have the same natural resources

How many departments are part of the Alberta provincial government?

Which levels of government share responsibility for building and maintaining Alberta’s roads?

• Only the provincial government

• Federal and provincial governments

• Local, provincial, and federal governments

• Local and federal governments only

What does the provincial government use to pay for the services it provides?

• Income from private businesses

• Taxes collected from people and businesses

• Loans from local governments

• Donations from other provinces

Why does the provincial government have different departments?

• To focus on specific services like education, health, and transportation

• To reduce the role of local governments

• To ensure all taxes are collected properly

• To compete with federal government services