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Local Government Flashcards

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councillor

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Someone elected to local government

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council

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A group of elected representatives who make decisions for a local area

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alderman

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A member of municipal assembly or council chosen by the elected members rather than a vote

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4 reasons to have local government

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  1. Local government provides services
  2. Local government collects taxes
  3. Local government make laws
  4. Local government gives people a voice
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10 examples of local government services

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  1. Senior facilities
  2. Public transportation
  3. Fire protection
  4. Waste disposal
  5. Parks & recreation
  6. Animal control
  7. Libraries
  8. Streets & roads
  9. School boards
  10. Recreation facilities
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bylaw

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Laws passed by local government

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motion

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An idea or proposal discussed and voted on at a meeting

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Difference between municipal area and municipal district

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A municipal area is a general region that has its won local government whereas a municipal district is a rural area with a local government

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civil servants

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People who are hired to run or work in the government departments

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ballot

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Piece of paper used for voting that lists the names of the candidates

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petition

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A written request that contains the signatures of people who support its content

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Superintendent

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Gumpy! Responsible for running the schools in a jurisdiction.

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Trustee

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A person who serves on a local school board

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Budget

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List of items that shows how much money will be spent on each item

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How many school boards are there in Alberta?

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About 60.

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5 choices of schools

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  1. Public schools
  2. Separate schools
  3. Francophone schools
  4. Charter schools
  5. First Nation schools
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4 democratic principals of public education

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  1. equal access to knowledge and skills
  2. every child allowed to attend regardless of race, gender, and religion
  3. programs to accommodate special needs - English as a Second Language
  4. Public education pad for through taxes

GR6 Social Studies - Gpvernment (2 decks)

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