Prov.gov Exams Flashcards
Is the leg tenant governor elected or appointed
Appointed
How many constituencies are there
87
Be familiar with various roles of Prov government
Mla premier opposition government constituency political party cabinet ministers
What or who is involved in making a bill a law
Sgt at arms black rod speaker opposition page gov clerk
How is Alberta gov formed
By the p party with the most seats
What is the role of the opposition
Challenge gov oppions and it is important so it can keep gov in check
Where does Alberta gov meet
Legislature building EDM
How many constituencies r there in AB
87 we live in the olds didsbury three hills
Who is our mla premier and leftenant governor
Nathan cooper Rachel Notly Donald s Ethel
Process on how to make a bill a law 5 steps
Intro 2nd reading committee of the whole 3ed reading royal accent
How does the gov make money
Taxes revenue of natural resources transfer payments fees licences investment income corporate income tax
What are the six steps In the election process
- Nominations
- prepare campaign
- campaigning
- speeches
- voting
- Declaration of the winner
What is it called when only one person runs for a government position
Acclimation
How can a group or individuals influence the decisions made by government
Lobby group, and contact your MLA
Be familiar with the 8 different ways citizens can influence government decisions
Voting, lobby group, contact your government representative, attend government meeting, write letters to the editor, work as a volunteer, join a P part, run as a candidate
Witch method might produce the fastest results
Join a lobby group
Which method might take longer to have an influence
Work as a volunteer
Which method can you do as a youth to influence government decision making
Contact your government representative
What are examples of services that provincial government provides and what department is responsible for providing them
Road maintenance Wayne Drysdale ministry for transportation,Health care Steven mandel minister for Alberta’s health and wellness, education minister Gordon dirks ministry of Alberta education
What is an mla and how many are there in Alberta who represent olds
An MLA is a member of the legislative assembly who represent a group of people, there are 87 MLAs in Alberta Bruce Rowe represent olds didsbury and three hills
What are the main responsibilities of an MLA?
The main responsibilities of an MLA are that they here everybody’s voice support minority groups introduce bills to help people in the province represent people in there district
What is a cabinet minister are they an MLA? Explain
A Cabinet minister is an MLA given charge if a department cabinet by the premier and must do things to help that ministry
How is the role of a cabinet minster different from an MLA how are they the same
The role of a cabinet minister is to be responsible for a service /ministry that government provides an MLA’s role is to represent the people of their constituency they are the same because they both play a role inpolitics
Who decides who will be a cabinet minister?
The premier
