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1 Local and Provincial Government Study Questions [Type the document subtitle] Work through the following booklet to review and help you prepare for the unit test on Local and Provincial Governments. Grade 6 Social Studies

2 A/ Answering the following questions using Chapters 5 & 6 from your textbook. 1) An elected member of the Legislative Assembly is the representative of citizens in a A) federal constituency. B) provincial constituency. C) school district. D) small Canadian town. 2) What steps (in order) must an individual go through if they want to become an elected member of government? A) They have to get a nomination, win an election, and win a debate B) They have to get a nomination, campaign for the position, and win an election C) They have to win an election, campaign for the position, and get a nomination D) They simply have to voice an opinion 3) Use the information below to answer the question. A town council decides that there are three projects that could be undertaken for the continued improvement of the town. They conducted a survey of their citizens to see what people favored. Hockey Rink Curling Rink Soccer Field Undecided The councellors decided to hold a vote to make a decision of what to build. The best way for the people that want a hockey rink to win the vote is to A) convince the people who want a soccer field to change their minds B) convince the people who want a curling rink and those who are undecided to vote for a hockey rink instead C) take their chances and hope that they will win anyway D) support the curling rink and forget about the hockey rink

3 4) What is a "constituency"? A) A count of the population performed every 5 years. B) A service provided by the government. C) An electoral area represented by an elected representative in the Government D) A bill that has not yet been passed into law by the government. 5) A local government would be responsible for A) oil and gas production B) streets and lighting C) fishing and hunting licences D) armed forces and postal services 6) Who is allowed to run for public office in Canada? A) Any Canadian citizen who can get 500 people to sign a petition. B) Any Canadian citizen over the age of 18. C) Anyone who lives in Canada, regardless of his or her citizenship. D) Anyone who meets the necessary qualifications of his or her province or territory. 7) Which speaker is expressing an opinion? A) JOHN-"The school will reopen September 3rd this year." B) JACQUELINE-"There will be an increase of 50 for school lunches." C) JENNY-"The cost of school lunches are getting over-priced." D) NICOLE-"There is a new lunch counter in the school cafeteria." 8) How does a democratic government work to keep order in a society? A) By creating laws to help its citizens cooperate to meet their needs. B) By physically punishing citizens who disobey its rules. C) By developing festivals and celebrations to amuse its citizens. D) By earning money for the country through trade agreements.

4 9) The best and most practical method that any government can use to gather information about the opinions of its citizens is to A) use its own common sense. B) hold an election. C) conduct a survey. D) phone everyone. 10) Use the information below to answer the next question. "I think that the government should be responsible for the health care costs for all its citizens. It can be devastating should medical attention be required for seniors that are on a fixed income and cannot afford medical insurance." "I think the government should not be responsible for health care. It is a free country and I have the right to financially take care of my family's medical needs. Think of all the money the government could save." Which best describes the core disagreement of the statements made by Patrick and Mel? A) The majority rules. B) The importance of health care. C) Freedom of expression. D) The role of government in health care.

5 B/ Look through the chapters on Local and Provincial Government for the following questions: 1. Local and Provincial Governments have three similar functions: a. Providing services b. Collect taxes c. Make laws Name and describe two DIFFERENCES in how the two levels of government carry out these functions. 2. Draw a flow chart to show how the Provincial Government is structured. Show the four levels and how they are organized.

6 C/ Define the following terms: 1. Constituency: 2. Lieutenant Governor: 3. Legislative Assembly: 4. MLA: 5. Political Party: 6. Opposition Party: 7. Bill: 8. Cabinet Ministers: 9. Superintendent: 10. Lobby Group: