Provincial Government Flashcards
What is a “referendum”
It allows voter to vote on an issue or law proposed by the government.
What are the two jobs of the provincial government?
- Take care of the people
2. Protect their interests
What are 9 services of provincial government?
- Tourism and parks
- Seniors and community support
- Education
- Energy
- Health and wellness
- Children services
- Aboriginal services
- Sustainable resources
- Agriculture and food
How does the provincial government pay for the services they provide
Collect taxes
What service does the Alberta provincial government spend the most money on?
Health (37%)
What is a “bill”
A motion to become a law
What is a cabinet minister?
Elected representative who is in charge of a provincial government department
What is a political party?
An organization made up of people who have similar ideas about how to govern.
What is a constituency
Voting district
What are two conditions for a person to become a candidate?
- Be an eligible
2. get a form by Elections Alberta signed by at least 25 electors in their district
What are the four conditions a person must meet to vote in an election in Alberta?
- live in the constituency where they want to vote
- be a Canadian citizen
- be at least 18 years old
- live in Alberta for at least 6 months before election day
What is a constitutional monarchy?
A system of government in which a monarch, that is, a king or queen is the head of the state.
What is the Speech from the Throne?
Describes what the government plans to do during the upcoming session of the Legislature
Who is the Alberta Lieutenant Governor?
Salma Lakhani
Define immigration
The international movement of people to a destination country of which they are not natives or do not posses citizenship.
