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Key Questions
1. What is the purpose of debating
2. What is the term given to representatives of both the government and opposition?
3. Why does a representative democratic government have a opposition?
4. In what ways is the provincial electoral process democratic?
5. How do the constituency boundaries show equity?
"I can statements"
...demonstrate skills of oral written and visual literacy
- How can I effectively express my ideas and opinions in different ways?
- What is the purpose of debating
...Explain what the provincial electoral process involves.
- What are the steps in holding a provincial election?
- In what ways is the provincial electoral process democratic?
- How do the constituency boundaries show equity?
... explain how provincial government is structured.
- What is the job of the premier, cabinet ministers, and M.L.A's?
- How are the premier, cabinet ministers and M.L.A's chosen?
- What is the role of the opposition?
- Why does a representative democratic government have an opposition?
- What role does the lieutenant governor have?
...explain what responsibilities government has to the people.
- What services does government provide?
- How does government pay for services?
- How does government make laws?