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WorksheetsProvincial Gov't Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. Which of the following is not a responsibility of an MLA?
a)
attend sessions of the Legislative Assembly
b)
communicate with constituents
c)
ensure that water and sewer is adequately provided to citizens
d)
support the needs of constituents
2.
2. How do MLAs show they are accountable to the people that elected them?
a)
Communicate with their constituents about what kinds of activities they have been doing on their behalf
b)
Make sure they are taking at least one relaxing vacation every six months
c)
Make sure that the people who gave them money get what they want
d)
spend the wages the earn wisely
3.
3. The Premier of the province is
a)
is elected by all voters in the province
b)
is the leader of the party that wins the greater number of seats
c)
is chosen by the MLAs of the political party with the LEAST number of seats
d)
is selected by all of the MLAs
4.
4. The number of constituencies in the Alberta is
a)
87
b)
38
c)
300
d)
83
5.
5. The role of the opposition is
a)
to agree with everything the government tries to do
b)
to go along with everything the government tries to do
c)
to challenge the government's ideas and spark public debates on current issues
d)
to defend the government's ideas to other provinces
6.
6. Voting by secret ballot means
a)
you vote using a code that only you and the electoral officer knows
b)
you vote by saying 'yes' or 'no
c)
you vote by raising your hands shoulder height
d)
you mark your vote in private on a ballot
7.
Use the following picture to determine the correct order for the steps of a provincial election.
a)
a) 1, 4, 3, 2
b)
b) 2, 3, 1, 4
c)
c) 3, 1, 2, 4
d)
d) 4, 1, 3, 2
8.
7. Look at the web diagram below to answer the following question: The provincial government is responsible for providing these services because these are issues that:
a)
affect the entire province and help meet the needs of citizens
b)
the taxpayers believe are important and have agreed to fund
c)
the federal government refuses to deal with them
d)
none of the above
9.
8. When people contact their MLA and express concern about a bill that the government is considering, they are exercising their
a)
rights and landowners
b)
fundamental freedoms
c)
representatives
d)
mobility rights
10.
9. Governments usually provide services that
a)
most or all people need but would not be able to provide for themselves
b)
the poorest people need and cannot provide for themselves
c)
the richest people need
d)
MLAs need
11.
10. One way a grade six student can take part in government is by
a)
influencing someone who is able to vote
b)
voting in a provincial election
c)
volunteering to count the votes at a school board election
d)
writing a letter to a friend about a problem
12.
11. A person who is elected in a provincial election is called a
a)
mayor
b)
councillor
c)
Member of Parliament
d)
Member of the Legislative Assembly
13.
12. The most important reason that governments collect taxes is
a)
to pay for services for its citizens
b)
to make sure that its workers become wealthy
c)
to pay for vacations for its employees
d)
to make sure that citizens don't spend money on foolish items
14.
13. A group of people who have similar ideas about how to run the government, and who have grouped together to take action is called a
a)
lobby party
b)
a minority group
c)
a majority group
d)
a political party
15.
14. How many readings must a bill go through before it becomes a law?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
four
16.
15. Read the statement below and then answer the following question: The MOST accurate job title for this member of the provincial government would be:
a)
Member of Legislative Assembly
b)
Cabinet Minister
c)
Member of Parliament
d)
Lieutenant Governor
17.
17. The Lieutenant Governor is responsible for:
a)
debating bills in the Legislative Assembly
b)
deciding which party leader is to be Premier
c)
giving Royal Assent to bills passed in the Legislature
d)
making sure that the government is run democratically
18.
18. A person running for a position in the Alberta Legislature must be a Canadian citizen and be
a)
at least 18 years or older and be a resident of Alberta for at least 6 months
b)
at least 16 years old and be a resident of Alberta for at least 3 years
c)
18 years old and must own property
d)
21 years old and be a taxpayer in Alberta
19.
22. The speech from the throne is given when the Lieutenant Governor
a)
calls the Legislature into session
b)
dissolves or closes the Legislative Assembly
c)
describes what the government plans to do during the upcoming session
d)
invites the leader of the party that wins the election to become premier
20.
23. To vote in a provincial election voters must
a)
be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, live in the constituency for 6 months, pay taxes
b)
be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, live in the province for 6 months, pay taxes
c)
be at least 18 years of age, be a Canadian citizen, live in the province for 6 months, live in the constituency in which they are voting
d)
All of the above, and have no criminal record
21.
25. Which of the following sets correctly identifies three responsibilities of the provincial government?
a)
trade, highways, hospitals
b)
education, hospitals, garbage collection
c)
health care, education, and highways
d)
postal service, licenses, and fire fighters
22.
Alberta citizens who vote have a voice in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta because they
a)
Elect members to the Legislative Assembly
b)
Are able to introduce bills to the Legislative Assembly
c)
Choose the sergeant-at-arms of the Legislative Assembly
d)
Can participate in debates in the Legislative Assembly
23.
A person who is chosen to represent her or his political party and run in an election
a)
Candidate
b)
Premier
c)
Official Opposition
d)
Cabinet Minister
24.
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.
25.
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Lieutenant Governor?
a)
Voting on bills
b)
Opens and closes legislative sessions
c)
Reads the speech from the throne
d)
Grants Royal Assent to bills
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