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WorksheetsNSD 6 Social Studies Citizenship Part 2
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Grade 6 students researched the responsibilities of officials who work in the buildings shown in the photographs below. Locations which represent local government operations are shown in pictures________and_________.
I and II
I and IV
II and III
III and IV
Picture IV best represents which of the following features of democracy?
Equity
Justice
Freedom
Representation
The steps in a provincial election process described above are correctly ordered as
1, 4, 3, 2
2, 3, 1, 4
3, 1, 2, 4
4, 1, 3, 2
In order to become premier of the province of Alberta, a person must
have a university degree
speak both official languages
have already served as mayor of a large city
be the leader of the political party that wins the election
Which of the statements below identifies someone who meets the requirements to run in a municipal election in Edmonton, Alberta?
I was born in Calgary and moved to Edmonton a year ago. I am 20 years old
I was born in Japan and moved to Edmonton one month ago. I am 21 years old.
I was born in Edmonton and have lived here my whole life. I am 17 years old.
I was born in India 25 years ago and became a Canadian citizen four years ago and I have lived in Edmonton for two months.
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 in the Legislative Assembly
choose the sergeant-at-arms of the Legislative Assembly
are able to participate in debates in the Legislative Assembly
Which individual is responsible for the swearing in of the premier and other members of
the Legislative Assembly?
Individual W
Individual X
Individual Y
Individual Z
All four individuals are members of a decision-making body known as a
minority-rights association
provincial government
local government
school board
The political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of
Alberta
appoints the Speaker of the House
becomes the Official Opposition
establishes a lobby group
forms the government
Edmonton Journal. “Schools Back Junk-food Ban.” Edmonton Journal, March 12, 2008, sec. B, p. 5. Material
reprinted with the express permission of: Edmonton Journal, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.
The delegation in the news article demonstrates active citizenship by
protesting at city hall
writing a letter to the mayor
submitting a presentation to the school board
lobbying a member of the Legislative Assembly
