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WorksheetsMunicipal (local) government
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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
The steps for the Electoral Process are....
Nominating, preparing polling station, campaigning, voting, declaring outcome.
Preparing polling station, nominating, campaigning, voting, declaring outcome.
Nominating, campaigning, preparing polling station, declaring outcome, voting.
Nominating, campaigning, preparing polling station, voting, declaring outcome.
What do you call a ballot that has been marked with anything other than an "X" or has more than one candidate selected?
Ruined Ballot
Spoiled Ballot
Damaged Ballot
Completed Ballot
Where do people vote?
The Provincial Legislature
Where they work
At a Polling Station
At a private club
How old must you be in order to vote and/or run as a candidate in a municipal election?
17
18
19
20
The job of the Scrutineer is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots & count the votes
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Poll Clerk is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Deputy Returning Officer is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The top elected official, selected by council members by a Metis government.
Chairperson
Mayor
Reeve
Taxes
Examples may include seniors facilities, public transportation, libraries, fire protection and roads.
Taxes
Services
Departments
Councillors
Laws that are passed by local government.
Federal Law
City Law
State Law
Bylaw
Group of concerned citizens and members of government that give advice to council.
Public Members
Board
Advisory Council
candidates
A region that has its own local government.
Municipal Area
Municipal District
Canada
United States
A meeting place where public discussions occur.
Library
School
City Hall
Forum
A councillor elected as chief elected officer by a council in a rural area.
Mayor
Reeve
Parents
Council
To identify a person as a possible candidate for an elected position.
Point
Nominate
Suggestion
Pick
The top elected official, elected by voters in a First Nations community.
Chief
Mayor
Head Guy
Superintendent
A person who is responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction.
Trustee
Mayor
Superintendent
Principal
A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area.
Committee
Council
Posse
Civil Servants
A person who serves on a school board.
Student
Trustee
Superintendent
Principal
A rural area that has its own local government.
Municipal District
Municipal Area
Big City
Province
Money collected from people who own property such as houses, business and the land in the community.
Expenditures
Allowance
Taxes
Fees
The top elected official, elected by voters in an urban area.
Council
Superintendent
Mayor
Reeve
The money raised by local government through taxes.
Revenue
fundraising
expenditures
allowance
A list of items that show how much money will be spent on each item.
Forum
Motion
Budget
Expenditures
A person elected to local government.
Civil servant
councillor
council
mayor
A written request that contains the signatures of the people who support the content.
forum
bylaw
bill
petition
Divisions of local government that provide various kinds of services to the community
departments
forum
motion
committee
An idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting.
Motion
taxes
toll
forum
Money spent by local governments.
bills
bylaws
expenditures
revenue
A piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of candidates.
ballot
forum
list
candidate
Every community has their own bylaws.
The job of the Electorate is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Poll Clerk is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Candidate is to...
Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
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.
During an election, what happens during Casting & Counting?
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 Declaring the Results?
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 Preparing the Polls?
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
A municipal law is called a...
Off-to-the-Side-Law
By-law
Muni-law
Local law
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
Select the example of a municipal law
When you buy new shoes, you have to pay GST
You have to be at least 16 years or older to drive
You can't open your neighbor's mail
You must sort your household waste into separate garbage, recycle, or waste bins
Who enforces municipal laws?
Police & Bylaw Officers
Ms. Lalonde
The Premier of Alberta
The Mayor
Before a local council can vote on a proposed municipal law, it must be read & discussed __________ times.
One
Two
Three
Four
What are the top two ways that local governments collect revenue?
Property taxes and donations
Property tax and Funds from other levels of government
Income Tax and property tax
Traffic fines and parking fees
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.
What are some of the responsibilities of school boards in Alberta?
Training adults who want to get better jobs
Representing the electors in the Legislative Assembly
Reporting educational issues to the community’s mayor and town Councillors
Communicating with government on educational issues that are important to the community
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
The main role of the Francophone school board community in Alberta is to:
Provide instruction that will promote the growth of French language, identity, culture and community
Collect taxes from French speaking and English speaking individuals who support bilingualism
Encourage French-speaking citizens to run, campaign, and vote in local school-board elections
Provide French-language and English-language instruction to people of any cultural background
How often do local governments meet?
Once a month
Twice a month
Once a year
Twice a year
Where DON'T local governments meet?
Town or city hall
Village Office
The Alberta Legislature
Council Building
What is an example of transparency
Local governments must post the agenda for meetings ahead of time
The public and media are allowed to attend council meetings
The minutes from a council meeting are posted afterwards
Council meetings are sometimes aired live on local TV or on the internet
All of the above
The people elected to school boards are called...
Councillors
Mayors
Reeves
Trustees
Chairpersons
All local governments provide the exact same services
True
False
