In order to vote in Alberta, you have to be
  • A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for your whole life
  • A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 6 months
  • A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 5 months
  • A Canadian Citizen & have lived in your municipality for 4 months
The steps for the Electoral Process are....
  • Nominating, preparing polling station, campaigning, voting, declaring outcome.
  • Preparing polling station, nominating, campaigning, voting, declaring outcome.
  • Nominating, campaigning, preparing polling station, declaring outcome, voting.
  • Nominating, campaigning, preparing polling station, voting, declaring outcome.
What do you call a ballot that has been marked with anything other than an "X" or has more than one candidate selected?
  • Ruined Ballot
  • Spoiled Ballot
  • Damaged Ballot
  • Completed Ballot
Where do people vote?
  • The Provincial Legislature
  • Where they work
  • At a Polling Station
  • At a private club
How old must you be in order to vote and/or run as a candidate in a municipal election?
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
The job of the Scrutineer is to...
  • Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
  • Hand out ballots & count the votes
  • Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
  • Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
  • Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Poll Clerk is to...
  • Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
  • Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
  • Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
  • Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
  • Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Deputy Returning Officer is to...
  • Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
  • Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
  • Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
  • Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
  • Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Electorate is to...
  • Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
  • Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
  • Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
  • Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
  • Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
The job of the Candidate is to...
  • Encourage voters to choose them as a representative
  • Hand out ballots, count the votes, & announce the results at the end of the election
  • Check IDs, cross voters off the registration list, pass out & receive ballots, & tally votes at the end
  • Act as candidate representatives by observing the election process to make sure the election is fair & honest
  • Provide I.D. and record their choice on a ballot
During an election, what happens during Campaigning?
  • Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
  • Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.
  • Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
  • People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
  • A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
During an election, what happens during Nominating?
  • Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
  • Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.
  • Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
  • People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
  • A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
During an election, what happens during Casting & Counting?
  • Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
  • Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.
  • Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
  • People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
  • A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
During an election, what happens during Declaring the Results?
  • Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
  • Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.
  • Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
  • People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
  • A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
During an election, what happens during Preparing the Polls?
  • Candidates go door-to-door talking to voters, deliver pamphlets, & participate in debates & discussions
  • Electorate go to polling stations & mark an "X" by the candidate they like from behind a cardboard screen. Poll clerks later help the Deputy Returning Officer tally up the votes.
  • Polling stations are set up in libraries, schools, & community halls. Polling Clerks are trained and swear an oath of secrecy
  • People collect signatures from others who think someone who will be a good candidate
  • A Central Elections Office is set up to collect the results from all polling stations. The Deputy Returning Officer presents the results.
What are the responsibilities of local governments?
  • Create provincial laws, collect income tax, provide local services
  • Create municipal laws, collect income tax, provide federal services
  • Create provincial laws, collect property tax, provide federal services
  • Create municipal laws, collect property tax, provide local services
Which of the following are municipal services?
  • Public Transit
  • Provide Healthcare
  • Distribute driver's Licenses
  • Provide postal services
A municipal law is called a...
  • Off-to-the-Side-Law
  • By-law
  • Muni-law
  • Local law
Select the example of a municipal law
  • You must be 18 years or older to drink
  • You must have your sidewalk shoveled 24 hours after the last snowfall
  • You must have a passport to enter or leave Canada
  • Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs
Who enforces municipal laws?
  • Police & Bylaw Officers
  • Ms. Lalonde
  • The Premier of Alberta
  • The Mayor
If a local council approves a proposed municipal law, it becomes a
  • Motion
  • Petition
  • Bylaw
  • Debate
Before a local council can vote on a proposed municipal law, it must be read & discussed __________ times.
  • One
  • Two
  • Three
  • Four
What are the top two ways that local governments collect revenue?
  • Property taxes and donations
  • Property tax and Funds from other levels of government
  • Income Tax and property tax
  • Traffic fines and parking fees
Bylaws are developed by local governments when:
  • They need money
  • They need to solve a problem in their communities
  • The provincial government tells them to
  • There is an election
Which locations represent local government?
  • Courthouse; School Board Office
  • Courthouse; Legislature
  • School Board Office; Town Office
  • Town Office; Legislature
Which of the following is an example of a First Nations Authority
  • The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
  • Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
  • The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
  • Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
  • This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following is an example of a Metis Settlement
  • The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
  • Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
  • The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
  • Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
  • This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
Which of the following is an example of a Specialized Settlement
  • The local government is headed by a Mayor. The mayor and all of the Councillors were elected by voters.
  • Council members choose one Councillor to be the chairperson for the government.
  • The community collects taxes to pay for services and chooses a Councillor to be the Reeve
  • Representatives are often elected according to the community’s traditions.
  • This municipality covers a large rural and urban area, but has a small population. They elect Councillors and either a Mayor or a Reeve.
What are some of the responsibilities of school boards in Alberta?
  • Training adults who want to get better jobs
  • Representing the electors in the Legislative Assembly
  • Reporting educational issues to the community’s mayor and town Councillors
  • Communicating with government on educational issues that are important to the community
Which of the following IS NOT a responsibility of School Boards?
  • Making decisions about the budget & school buildings
  • Organizing student transport
  • Appointing a Superintendent
  • Ensuring staff are hired & trained
  • Creating the provincial curriculum
How often do local governments meet?
  • Once a month
  • Twice a month
  • Once a year
  • Twice a year
Where DON'T local governments meet?
  • Town or city hall
  • Village Office
  • The Alberta Legislature
  • Council Building
The people elected to school boards are called...
  • Councillors
  • Mayors
  • Reeves
  • Trustees
  • Chairpersons
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