Book #3 Flashcards
(32 cards)
What do we call our provincial government?
The legislative assembly.
What is the name of the building where they meet and where is it located?
It is called the legislature and it is in Edmonton.
What do we call the people who are elected to represent Albertans?
MLAs
Political parties
This is a group of people who have similar ideas about how the government should be governed.
Constituency
An area or district represented by one member of the legislative assembly.
How is the premier chosen?
They are elected.
What is the name of our current premier?
Jason Kenney.
The role of the opposition.
It is to question the government and hold them accountable.
What is a cabinet minister?
A cabinet minister is a body of high-ranking state officials, typically consisting of the top leaders of the executive branch. Chosen by the Premier and are in charge of certain ministries.
Who chooses cabinet ministers?
The premier.
The first role and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor?
To give royal assent to bills that have passed the third reading in a vote of the legislative assembly.
The second role and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor?
To stay impartial.
The third role and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor?
To open and later discontinue, a session of the legislature.
The fourth role and responsibilities of the lieutenant governor?
To read the speech from the throne.
How is the lieutenant governor chosen?
They are appointed.
The first step of becoming a law.
First reading-introduction of a bill to the assembly.
The second step of becoming a law.
The second reading-a bill is debated by members.
The third step of becoming a law.
Committee of the whole-a bill is debated in detail by committee. Changes may be made.
The fourth step of becoming a law.
Third reading-a bills final debate.
The fifth step of becoming a law.
Royal assent- a bill becomes a law.
What is the role of the premier.
The premier decides on the size of the cabinet, selects cabinet ministers and assigns their department responsibilities and portfolios. The premier chairs cabinet meetings and controls the cabinet agenda.
What is the role of a MLA.
They represent an electoral district.
services provided by the provical goverment
Health care, social services, education, resource conservation, environment, recreation and culture, transportation and communications, miscellaneous.
What is the role of a cabinet minister.
They are responsible for specific ministries(education, environment, health care ex).
