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Provincal Government review

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A system of government in which a king or a queen is head of state
a)
Speech from the Throne
b)
Constitutional Monarchy
c)
Subsidies
d)
Premier
2.

Voting Districts are also known as:

a)

Cabinet Ministers

b)

Acts

c)

Constituents

d)

Constituencies

3.
Leader of the provincial government
a)
Premier
b)
Mayor
c)
Lieutenant Governor 
d)
Cabinet Minister
4.
Funds that the government provides to those who need help to participate in a program
a)
Constituents
b)
Subsidies
c)
Expenditure
d)
Revenue
5.
a proposed, or suggested, law
a)
Bill
b)
Act
c)
Referendum
d)
Lieutenant Gocvernor
6.
an organization made up of people who have similar ideas about how to govern
a)
Perspective
b)
Political Party
c)
Premier
d)
Constitutional Monarchy
7.
the Queen's representative in Alberta, who is appointed to sign all bills passed by the Legislative Assembly and perform other duties
a)
Lieutenant Governor
b)
Cabinet Minister
c)
Premier
d)
Perspective
8.
An elected representative who is in charge of a provincial government department and who is a member of the Cabinet
a)
Bill
b)
Speech from the Throne
c)
Member of the Legislative Assembly
d)
Cabinet Minister
9.
elected representatives in the provincial government.
a)
Perspective
b)
Opposition Member
c)
Members of the Legislative Assembly
d)
Constituency
10.
People who live in the same area that a member of government represents
a)
Constituents
b)
Political Party
c)
Constituencies
d)
Premier
11.
An elected MLA who is not a member of the party in power
a)
Premier
b)
Cabinet Minister
c)
Opposition Member
d)
Candidate
12.

The head of our provincial government is:

a)

Rachel Notley

b)

Justin Trudeau

c)

Danielle Smith

d)

Amerjeet Sohi

13.

Our provincial government is based in:

a)

Edmonton

b)

Calgary

c)

Ottawa

d)

Red Deer

14.

Which service is the provincial government NOT responsible for?

a)

Garbage and recycling

b)

Health care

c)

Education

d)

Tourism and parks

15.

How many readings are there for a bill to become a law in the Legislature?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

6

16.

Who represents the Queen in the legislature?

a)

The Premier

b)

The Minister of Education

c)

The Lieutenant Governor

d)

The MLAs

17.

The people in the Legislature who work as MLAs but ALSO hold a special job looking after a specific department are called?

a)

Ministers

b)

Premiurs

c)

Governors

d)

Members

18.
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
19.

Which of these are not Provincial Services?

a)

Education

b)

Energy

c)

Hospitals

d)

Fire Department

20.
One of the following is NOT a job of an MLA
a)
to meet with constituents.
b)
to be present when the Legislature is in session.
c)
to raise money for the people of Alberta.
d)
to find out the needs of constituents.
21.

The letters MLA stand for

a)

Member of the Long Assembly

b)

Member of the Legislative Assembly

c)

Minister of Leader in Alberta

d)

Member of Parliament

22.
A cabinet minister 
a)
is busy building cabinets
b)
is in charge of a special ministry or government job.
c)
always tries to oppose the government.
d)
is the only one who can propose laws.
23.
The role of the Official Opposition is
a)
make life miserable for the government.
b)
to represent the Queen.
c)
to oppose all policies introduced by the government.
d)
to challenge and debate the government policies
24.

Which ministry is NOT one of the top three services (for the budget) provided by the province of Alberta

a)

Health

b)

Aboriginal Relations

c)

Education

d)

Social Services

25.

Education, healthcare, and transportation are examples of departments run by

a)

MLAs

b)

Lieutenant governor

c)

Cabinet ministers

d)

Premier

26.

Who chooses the provincial cabinet ministers?

a)

the Mayor

b)

Governor General

c)

Premier

d)

Lieutenant Governor

e)

Prime Minister

27.

What is true about Education in Alberta?

a)

Local Government funds (gives money) to Education in Alberta

b)

Students have no choice over their choice of school

c)

All students learn different curriculum depending where they live in Alberta

d)

All students learn the same curriculum throughout Alberta

28.

To vote in an election , you must be

a)

at least 16 years old

b)

at least 18 and live in the province for 1 year

c)

at least 18 and live in province for 6 months

d)

live in province for 6 months and be an MLA or cabinet minister

29.
the administration of a city or municipality be elected officials who make decisions and laws about local issues and services
a)
bylaws
b)
council
c)
local government
d)
urban
30.
a person elected to local government
a)
superintendent
b)
councillor
c)
trustee
d)
civil servant
31.
a group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area
a)
departments
b)
civil servants
c)
urban
d)
council
32.
income: money collected
a)
revenue
b)
expenses
c)
budget
d)
advisory committee
33.
laws passed by local governments
a)
forums
b)
motion
c)
budget
d)
bylaws
34.
an idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting
a)
bylaws
b)
motion
c)
forum
d)
departments
35.
a region or rural area that has its own local government
a)
departments
b)
advisory committee
c)
municipal area/district
d)
council
36.
a division of local or provincial government that provides various kinds of services to the community
a)
advisory committees
b)
superintendent
c)
departments
d)
forums
37.
a person hired to run or work in a government department
a)
trustee
b)
civil servants
c)
advisory committee
d)
bylaws
38.
the person responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction
a)
superintendent
b)
trustee
c)
councillor
d)
mayor
39.
a person who serves on a school board
a)
councillor
b)
superintendent
c)
mayor
d)
trustee
40.
a list of items showing how much money will be spent on each item
a)
budget
b)
revenue
c)
advisory committee
d)
motion
41.

The job of Alberta's provincial government is to take care of the people of _________.

a)

Canada

b)

Alberta

c)

Major cities

d)

All provinces

42.

True or False: Garbage and recycling are a provincial service.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

How does the provincial government pay for the services it provides?

a)

Fundraising

b)

Collects bottles

c)

Collects taxes

d)

No one knows

44.

It was the decision of the Alberta provincial government to close schools because they look after schools and education.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Which of the following two are both provincial government services?

a)

Hospitals and Libraries

b)

Schools and Skate Parks

c)

Drivers Licences and Snow Removal

d)

Hospitals and Health Care

46.

Which of the following is NOT a provincial service?

a)

Fire Department

b)

Children's Services

c)

Energy Resources

d)

Hosptials

47.

Our provincial government is based in:

a)

Edmonton

b)

Calgary

c)

Ottawa

d)

Red Deer

48.

What is a voting district called?

a)

referendum

b)

constituency

c)

community

d)

legislature

49.

The people in the Legislature who work as MLAs but ALSO hold a special job looking after a specific department are called?

a)

Ministers

b)

Premiurs

c)

Governors

d)

Members

50.

What is a constituent?

a)

People who live in the constituency that a member of government represents.

b)

People who work in the constituency that a member of government represents.

c)

A person in charge of a specific department in the government.

d)

The Queen's representative in the Legislature.

51.

A person who is chosen to represent her or his political party and run in an election.

a)

Candidate

b)

Premier

c)

Official Opposition

52.

A proposed, or suggested, law.

a)

Bill

b)

Act

c)

Lieutenant Governor

53.

An organization made up of people who have similar ideas about how to govern.

a)

Perspective

b)

Political Party

c)

Constitutional Monarchy

54.

An elected MLA who is not a member of the party in power.

a)

Premier

b)

Cabinet Minister

c)

Opposition Member

55.

Where are decisions made in the provincial government?

a)

The Legislative Assembly

b)

The House of Commons

c)

City Council

56.

What is a Provincial mace?

a)

A weapon used by knights in battle

b)

An ornamentation representing Alberta's political parties

c)

An ornamentation representing government authority and the monarch

d)

A type of tree that is native to Alberta

57.

What is the role most associated with the lieutenant governor?

a)

Representing the Queen

b)

The final signing of bills

c)

Closing the meetings of the Legislative Assembly

d)

Opening the meetings of the Legislative Assembly

58.

In the way the Provincial Government is structured, who holds the most important position?

a)

Premier

b)

Lieutenant Governor

c)

Cabinet Minister

d)

MLA

59.

An MLA is the same thing as a cabinet minister

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Where is the cabinet?

60.

Tourism, Social Services and Housing are the responsibility of which kind of government?

a)

Provincial

b)

Local

c)

Federal

61.

How are cabinet ministers chosen?

a)

The Premier

b)

The Speaker

c)

The Lieutenant Governor

d)

Elected

62.

How old must you be to vote in a provincial election?

a)

21+

b)

18+

c)

19+

d)

16+

63.

Candidates must be nominated by their political party to run in a provincial election

a)

True

b)

False

64.

During elections, advanced polls are set up so people who are busy on voting day can still vote

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Who is the leader of the Provincial Government?

a)

MLA

b)

Speaker

c)

Premier

d)

Lieutenant Governor

66.

The party that wins the most seats forms the

a)

Opposition

b)

Government

c)

Legislative Assembly

d)

Cabinet

67.

What is the main duty of the opposition

a)

To sit across from the governing party

b)

To collect taxes from citizens

c)

Challenge or debate the government's ideas and spending

d)

Get elected into their constituency

68.

Individuals who run in provincial elections and are not part of a political party

a)

MLA

b)

Constituents

c)

Independents

d)

Cabinet Ministers

69.

Which of the following individuals represents the Queen?

a)

MLA

b)

Lieutenant Governor

c)

Cabinet Minister

d)

Premier

70.

A group of people with similar ideas about how a province or country should be run are called:

a)

Political parties

b)

Opposition

c)

MLAs

d)

Constituencies

71.

Which of the following is a provincial tax?

a)

Library fees

b)

Property tax

c)

Recreation fees

d)

Income tax

72.

Before a bill becomes a law, how many readings must it go through before it is passed?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

73.

What is the 4th step in passing a bill into law?

a)

The vote is taken (final vote)

b)

Introducing a bill (first reading)

c)

Last chance to debate (third reading)

d)

Debating the bill in principle (second reading)

74.

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

75.

What is not a main responsibility of an MLA?

a)

Representing constituents needs

b)

Voting on bills

c)

Communicating with constituents

d)

Creating a budget for their ministries

76.

Which ministry is NOT one of the top three services provided by the province of Alberta

a)

Health

b)

Transportation and infastructure

c)

Education

d)

Social Services

77.

What are constituencies

a)

The locations where you vote

b)

People MLAs represent

c)

Voting areas represented by an MLA

d)

Representatives who sit in the Legislative Assembly

78.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the provincial electoral process

a)

Campaign colours and slogans are the candidates choice

b)

Candidates must be nominated by a political party

c)

Vote counts sent to electoral officer in each consituency

d)

Candidates must go door to door to campaign

79.

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

80.

A proposed law

a)

Bill

b)

Bylaw

c)

Act

d)

Referendum

81.

A representative who is in charge of a provincial government department

a)

Cabinet Minister

b)

MLA

c)

Premier

d)

Lieutenant Governor

82.

Voting districts are called

a)

Constituencies

b)

Areas

c)

Places

d)

Constituents

83.

The political party with the second-largest number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

a)

Appoints the speaker of the house

b)

Becomes the official opposition

c)

Establishes a lobby group

d)

Forms the government

84.

The lieutenant governor of Alberta is responsible for

a)

Debating bills in the legislative assembly

b)

Deciding which party leader is to be the premier of Alberta

c)

Giving royal assent to bills passed in the legislative assembly

d)

Making sure that the government of Alberta is run democratically

85.

Which of the following government officials does not belong to a political party?

a)

Premier

b)

Cabinet minister

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

MLA

86.

Which of the following services is a responsibility of a provincial government?

a)

Building a new skating rink

b)

Improving postal services

c)

Enforcing bylaws

d)

Hiring doctors

87.

Which of the following are responsibilities of a cabinet minister and an MLA

a)

Working closely with the premier as part of an executive council

b)

Being responsible for a government department

c)

Representing the citizens of their constituency

d)

Overseeing particular services

88.

The provincial government is responsible for

a)

Police and bylaws

b)

Natural resources and education

c)

Children's services and recreation centres

d)

Provincial and city parks

89.

Scrutineers make sure the number of ballots match the number of voters during

a)

Declaring the outcome

b)

Casting and counting votes

c)

Nominating

d)

Preparing the polls

90.

Why is Alberta separated into constituencies?

a)

So every citizen is able to vote for their choice of candidate

b)

So that every citizens voice is represented regardless of population

c)

So that every citizen lives close to a polling station

d)

So that every citizen can hold their representative accountable

91.

Education, healthcare, and transportation are examples of departments run by

a)

MLAs

b)

Lieutenant governor

c)

Cabinet ministers

d)

Premier

92.

The job of Alberta's provincial government is to take care of the people of _________.

a)

Canada

b)

Alberta

c)

Major cities

d)

All provinces

93.

Tourism and Parks are a provincial service.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Garbage and recycling are a provincial service.

a)

True

b)

False

95.

How does the provincial government pay for the services it provides?

a)

Fundraising

b)

Collects bottles

c)

Collects taxes

d)

No one knows

96.

It was the decision of the Alberta provincial government to close schools because they look after schools and education.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Which of the following two are both provincial government services?

a)

Hospitals and Libraries

b)

Schools and Skate Parks

c)

Drivers Licences and Snow Removal

d)

Hospitals and Health Care

98.

Which of the following is NOT a provincial service?

a)

Fire Department

b)

Children's Services

c)

Energy Resources

d)

Hosptials

99.

The post office (Canada Post) is a provincial government service.

a)

True

b)

False

100.

Drivers licences are a provincial government service.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Bonus Question: Who is the leader of Alberta's provincial government?

a)

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

b)

Premier Danielle Smith

c)

Mayor Stuart Houston

d)

None of these guys

102.

deals with matters that affect the people in a province

a)

Municipal Government

b)

Federal Government

c)

Provincial Government

103.

the monarch's representative of the province

a)

Premier

b)

Cabinet Minister

c)

Lieutenant Governor

d)

Opposition Leader

104.

head of the majority party in the province

a)

Mayor

b)

Prime Minister

c)

President

d)

Premier

105.

Political party with the second highest number of seats in Legislature

a)

Official Opposition

b)

Government

c)

UCP

d)

NDP

106.

Political party with the highest number of seats in the legislature

a)

Official Opposition

b)

Government

c)

UCP

d)

NDP

107.

An elected representative who is in charge of a provincial government department

a)

Critic

b)

Premier

c)

Cabinet Minister

d)

MLA

108.

An elected representative who is responsible for shadowing a cabinet minister and critiquing them

a)

Cabinet Minister

b)

Official Opposition

c)

Critic

109.

Members of Legislative Assembly- people who were elected to represent the people of Alberta's thoughts/opinions and make decisions on the behalf of us

a)

Counsellor

b)

Premier

c)

MP

d)

MLA

110.

An electoral district (there are 87 in Alberta)

a)

Constituency

b)

Riding

c)

Town

d)

City

111.

A tax on people's earnings

a)

Property Tax

b)

GST

c)

PST

d)

Income Tax

112.

a proposed law presented to a legislative body for consideration

a)

Bylaw

b)

Bill

c)

Law

113.

Bias or slant in the selection of which news to report and how the news is reported.

a)

Media Bias

b)

Favoritism

c)

Opinion

114.

Lieutenant Governor's signing of the bill

a)

Bill Signing

b)

Passing a Bill

c)

Royal Assent

115.

A bill that has been passed by the legislative assembly into law

a)

Motion

b)

Act

c)

Bylaw

d)

Law

116.

people who live in an area represented by an MLA

a)

Citizens

b)

People

c)

Voters

d)

Constituents

117.

elected MLA's office in his/her constituency

a)

Legislature

b)

Constituency Office

c)

Parliament

d)

Town Hall

118.

Member of the Legislative Assembly who does not belong to a political party

a)

MLA

b)

Independent

c)

Councilor

d)

Cabinet Minister

119.

an organized group of people with similar beliefs and ideas on how to govern

a)

Government

b)

Official Opposition

c)

Provincial Government

d)

Political Party

120.

the place where the provincial government meets

a)

Legislature

b)

Town Hall

c)

Parliament

d)

House of Commons

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