Local Government

How old must you be in order to vote and/or run as a candidate in a municipal election?

• 17

• 18

• 19

• 20

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

Which of the following are municipal services?

• Monitor National Resources

• Manage local parks & recreational facilities

• Manage Banks and Money

• Provide healthcare

Which of the following are municipal services?

• Provide National Security

• Manage Banks & Money

• Waste disposal

• Create the grade 6 curriculum

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 can't open your neighbor's mail

• You have to be 18 years or older to drink

• Your dog must be registered & on a leash when in public

• Copyright laws prevent you from copying and sharing DVDs

Select the example of a municipal law

• When you buy new shoes, you have to pay GST

• You have to be at least 16 years or older to drive

• You can't open your neighbor's mail

• You must sort your household waste into separate garbage, recycle, or waste bins

Who enforces municipal laws?

• Police & Bylaw Officers

• Ms. Lalonde

• The Premier of Alberta

• The Mayor

Which locations represent local government?

• Courthouse; School Board Office

• Courthouse; Legislature

• School Board Office; Town Office

• Town Office; Legislature