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AB 6: Local Government

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these services is NOT provided by the local government?
a)
Health Care
b)
Public Transportation
c)
Waste Disposal
d)
Animal Control
2.
The money that people pay to the government.
a)
Goods 
b)
Taxes
c)
Services
d)
Profit
3.
 Whose job is it to make sure the decisions of the mayor and the city council are carried out?
a)
the voters
b)
the city manager 
c)
the fire chief
d)
the city clerk
4.
Money collected by the provincial government is called...
a)
Expenditure
b)
Taxes
c)
Revenue
d)
User Fees
5.
The area where the local government collects the most revenue is...
a)
User fees and sales of goods
b)
Property Tax
c)
Rental equiptment
d)
From other levels of government
6.
Money the government spends is called.
a)
Expenditure
b)
Taxes
c)
Revenue
d)
User Fees
7.
True or False:
Every community has their own bylaws. 
a)
True
b)
False
8.
What does the local government NOT spend its money on?
a)
Administration
b)
Roads
c)
New countertops for your kitchen
d)
Parks and Recreation
9.
When passing a bylaw, how many times is the motion considered?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Who introduces a bylaw at a council meeting?
a)
Mayor
b)
City Manager
c)
Lawyer
d)
Councillor
11.
If a motion is voted in favour, then what does it become?
a)
A good motion
b)
Bylaw
c)
The loco motion
d)
Rules
12.
Who is the top elected official in a First Nations community?
a)
Mayor
b)
Reeve
c)
Chief
d)
Chairperson
13.
If the area you live in has a reeve, where do you live?
a)
Edmonton
b)
First Nations Reserve
c)
Red Deer County
d)
Metis Settlement
14.
Who makes sure that the council meetings run according to the rules of the municipality?
a)
Mayor
b)
Reeve
c)
Councillors
d)
Mayor and Reeve
15.
What is not a job of the school board trustee? 
a)
Make decisions about services and programming
b)
Decide how budget is spent
c)
Make rules for schools
d)
Hires teachers for the schools
16.
The most important person hired in the town or city is the______. They make sure the decisions are carried out and keep the council informed. 
a)
City Manager
b)
Mayor
c)
Civil Servants
d)
Bylaw Officer
17.
The council in a First nations community and a Metis settlement is ______. Whereas the council in a rural or urban area is _______.
a)
Selected, Elected
b)
Elected, Selected. 
c)
Elected, Elected
d)
Selected, Selected
18.
How can we participate in the local government?
a)
Write letters to the council
b)
Start a petition
c)
Vote!!!
d)
All of the above. 
19.
A group of concerned citizens and members of government who give advice to the council
a)
Council
b)
Advisory Committee
c)
Local Government
d)
Trustee
20.
A law passed by the local government
a)
Forum
b)
motion
c)
Urban
d)
Bylaw
21.
A piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of the candidates
a)
Council
b)
Revenue
c)
Ballot
d)
Petition
22.
A person hired to run or work in a government department
a)
Civil Servant
b)
Mayor
c)
Reeve 
d)
Trustee
23.
A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area
a)
Council
b)
Mayor
c)
Expenditure
d)
Municipal Area
24.
A devision of local or provincial government that provides various kinds of services to the community
a)
Council
b)
Local government
c)
School Board
d)
Department
25.
A meeting in which citizens have an opportunity to express their views about a bylaw. 
a)
Revenue
b)
Forum
c)
Petition
d)
Council
26.
An idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting.
a)
Crash Guard
b)
Petition
c)
Ballot
d)
Motion
27.
Identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position
a)
Nominate
b)
Petition
c)
Departments
d)
Motion
28.
A written request containing the signatures of people who support its content
a)
Council
b)
Forum
c)
Petition
d)
Reeve
29.
The person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction
a)
Superintendent
b)
Trustee
c)
Mayor
d)
Councillor
30.
A person who serves on a school board
a)
Superintendent
b)
Trustee
c)
Chief
d)
Reeve
31.
Examples include seniors facilities, public transportation, libraries, fire protection and roads
a)
Budget
b)
Local Government
c)
Services
d)
Urban
32.

In order to vote in Alberta, you have to be

a)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for your whole life

b)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 6 months

c)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 5 months

d)

A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 4 months

33.

During an election, what happens during Campaigning?

a)

Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions

b)

Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.

c)

Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy

d)

People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate

e)

A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.

34.

During an election, what happens during Nominating?

a)

Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions

b)

Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.

c)

Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy

d)

People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate

e)

A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.

35.

What are the responsibilities of local governments?

a)

Create provincial laws, collect income tax, provide local services

b)

Create municipal laws, collect income tax, provide federal services

c)

Create provincial laws, collect property tax, provide federal services

d)

Create municipal laws, collect property tax, provide local services

36.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Public Transit

b)

Provide Healthcare

c)

Distribute driver's Licenses

d)

Provide postal services

37.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Monitor National Resources

b)

Manage citizenship & Immigration

c)

Provide daycares

d)

Provide postal services

38.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Monitor National Resources

b)

Manage local parks & recreational facilities

c)

Manage Banks and Money

d)

Provide healthcare

39.

Which of the following are municipal services?

a)

Provide National Security

b)

Manage Banks & Money

c)

Waste disposal

d)

Create the grade 6 curriculum

40.

Select the example of a municipal law

a)

You must be 18 years or older to drink

b)

You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall

c)

You must have a passport to enter or leave Canada

d)

Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

41.

Select the example of a municipal law

a)

You can't open your neighbor's mail

b)

You have to be 18 years or older to drink

c)

Your dog must be registered & on a leash when in public

d)

Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

42.

Which locations represent local government?

a)

Courthouse; School Board Office

b)

Courthouse; Legislature

c)

School Board Office; Town Office

d)

Town Office; Legislature

43.

Which of the following is an example of an Urban Community

a)

The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.

b)

Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.

c)

The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve

d)

Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.

e)

This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.

44.

Which of the following is an example of a Rural Community

a)

The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.

b)

Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.

c)

The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve

d)

Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.

e)

This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.

45.

Which of the following is an example of a First Nations Authority

a)

The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.

b)

Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.

c)

The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve

d)

Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.

e)

This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.

46.

Which of the following is an example of a Metis Settlement

a)

The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.

b)

Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.

c)

The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve

d)

Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.

e)

This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.

47.

Which of the following IS NOT a responsibility of School Boards?

a)

Making decisions about the budget & school buildings

b)

Organizing student transport

c)

Appointing a Superintendent

d)

Ensuring staff are hired & trained

e)

Creating the provincial curriculum

48.

Where DON'T local governments meet?

a)

Town or city hall

b)

Village Office

c)

The Alberta Legislature

d)

Council Building

49.

The people elected to school boards are called...

a)

Councillors

b)

Mayors

c)

Reeves

d)

Trustees

e)

Chairpersons