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1
In provincial government a bill is...
A newly established law
Another word for "law" in Alberta
An idea that has been approved by MLAs
A suggested law
2
Which of the following are MLAs NOT responsible for...
Listening to and speaking on behalf of their constituents
Attending meetings to discuss party policies
Discussing Bills with other Members
Electing Cabinet Ministers
3
How is a Lieutenant Governor chosen?
Chosen by the Queen
Appointed by the Governor General
Voted in by MLAs
Elected by the people
4
Which of the following DOES NOT accurately describe the role of the Lieutenant Governor...
Opens and closes sessions of the Assembly
Grants royal assent to Bills
Is the Queen's representative in Alberta
Is a member of the Assembly
5
Opposition MLAs include...
The Speaker
Private Government Members
All MLAs from parties other than the governing party
Cabinet Ministers
6
Alberta is divided into voting districts called...
Wards
Communities
Constituencies
Boundaries
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How many constituencies is Alberta divided into...
87
81
83
85
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What must a Bill receive before becoming a law...
Approval by all members of the Assembly
Royal Assent
Amendments
Fourth Reading
9
What makes up a political party?
People who live in the same constituency
People who share beliefs in how a province should run
People who have been elected
Special interest groups
10
Which of the following IS NOT a responsibility of the provincial government...
Education
Municipal Affairs
Aboriginal Relations
Veteran Affairs
11
How are representatives chosen at the provincial level of government?
They are elected by Canadians
They are nominated by the Premier
They are elected by Albertans
They are nominated by the Prime Minister
12
What is the main difference between a Cabinet Minister and Backbencher?
They belong to the same political party
Cabinet ministers are in charge of different departments
Backbenchers critique cabinet ministers
They belong to different political parties
13
Which of the following is a characteristic of democracy?
Power belongs to the wealthy
Power belongs to the people
Power belongs to one group
Power belongs to one person
14
What is an advantage of a minority government?
Bills take a very long time to pass
Different opinions must be considered
Debate is not necessary
Bills are passed quickly
15
In order to become the Premier of Alberta a person must...
Speak both French and English
Be the leader of the winning political party
Have a valid university degree
Have already served as a mayor
16
A member of the Legislative Assembly who IS NOT a member of the party in power is known as...
A MLA
Mr. Mercer
An Opposition Member
A Constituent
17
Which of the following accurately describes the Speaker...
Is the head of the Executive Council
Votes on all Bills
Enforces the rules of the Chamber
Is not an elected MLA
18
What is a disadvantage of a majority government?
Debate is neccesary
Bills can be passed quickly
One groups voice is louder than the rest
The majority of peoples voices are heard
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How many readings does a Bill require before becoming law?
2
3
4
1
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Different political parties in Alberta most likely all have the same...
Platforms
Points of View
Policies
Democratic Principles
