Alberta Provincial Government

Before a bill becomes a law, how many readings must it go through before it is passed?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A group of people with similar ideas about how a province or country should be run are called:

• Political parties

• Opposition

• MLAs

• Constituencies

Individuals who run in provincial elections and are not part of a political party

• MLA

• Constituents

• Independents

• Cabinet Ministers

The provincial government is responsible for

• Police and bylaws

• Natural resources and education

• Children's services and recreation centres

• Provincial and city parks

Which of the following services is a responsibility of a provincial government?

• Building a new skating rink

• Improving postal services

• Enforcing bylaws

• Hiring doctors

Scrutineers make sure the number of ballots match the number of voters during

• Declaring the outcome

• Casting and counting votes

• Nominating

• Preparing the polls

Alberta citizens who vote have a voice in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta because they

• Elect members to the Legislative Assembly

• Are able to introduce bills to the Legislative Assembly

• Choose the sergeant-at-arms of the Legislative Assembly

• Can participate in debates in the Legislative Assembly

A proposed law

• Bill

• Bylaw

• Act

• Referendum

Which of the following are responsibilities of a cabinet minister and an MLA

• Working closely with the premier as part of an executive council

• Being responsible for a government department

• Representing the citizens of their constituency

• Overseeing particular services

Which of the following individuals represents the Queen?

• MLA

• Lieutenant Governor

• Cabinet Minister

• Premier