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WorksheetsAB 6: Local Government
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 2hrs 38mins
Every community has their own bylaws.
In order to vote in Alberta, you have to be
A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for your whole life
A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 6 months
A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 5 months
A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 4 months
During an election, what happens during Campaigning?
Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
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.
Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
During an election, what happens during Nominating?
Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
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.
Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
What are the responsibilities of local governments?
Create provincial laws, collect income tax, provide local services
Create municipal laws, collect income tax, provide federal services
Create provincial laws, collect property tax, provide federal services
Create municipal laws, collect property tax, provide local services
Which of the following are municipal services?
Public Transit
Provide Healthcare
Distribute driver's Licenses
Provide postal services
Which of the following are municipal services?
Monitor National Resources
Manage citizenship & Immigration
Provide daycares
Provide postal services
Which of the following are municipal services?
Monitor National Resources
Manage local parks & recreational facilities
Manage Banks and Money
Provide healthcare
Which of the following are municipal services?
Provide National Security
Manage Banks & Money
Waste disposal
Create the grade 6 curriculum
Select the example of a municipal law
You must be 18 years or older to drink
You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall
You must have a passport to enter or leave Canada
Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs
Select the example of a municipal law
You can't open your neighbor's mail
You have to be 18 years or older to drink
Your dog must be registered & on a leash when in public
Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs
Which locations represent local government?
Courthouse; School Board Office
Courthouse; Legislature
School Board Office; Town Office
Town Office; Legislature
Which of the following is an example of an Urban Community
The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following is an example of a Rural Community
The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following is an example of a First Nations Authority
The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following is an example of a Metis Settlement
The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following IS NOT a responsibility of School Boards?
Making decisions about the budget & school buildings
Organizing student transport
Appointing a Superintendent
Ensuring staff are hired & trained
Creating the provincial curriculum
Where DON'T local governments meet?
Town or city hall
Village Office
The Alberta Legislature
Council Building
The people elected to school boards are called...
Councillors
Mayors
Reeves
Trustees
Chairpersons
