Local Government
Grade 6 Local Government Quiz
- 1.
The ______________ government is in charge of setting speed limits.
- A.
Municipal
- B.
Provincial
- C.
Federal
- D.
Canadian
Correct Answer
A. Municipal -
- 2.
The selection below that does NOT represent a local government service is:
- A.
Animal control
- B.
Parks and Recreation
- C.
Libraries
- D.
Court
Correct Answer
D. Court -
- 3.
Choose a quote from below that best explains why there is a local government in addition to a provincial government.
- A.
"There are too many things for the provincial governement to worry about, they don't have time to make all the decisions."
- B.
"People who live in a community are best able to understand the issues that affect their daily lives - they are in the best position to make decisions for the best interest of the community."
- C.
"If there wasn't a local government then people could not vote, take part in meetings or make presentations."
Correct Answer
B. "People who live in a community are best able to understand the issues that affect their daily lives - they are in the best position to make decisions for the best interest of the community." -
- 4.
Mayor is to Urban as Reeve is to:
- A.
Councillors
- B.
Rural
- C.
Chief
- D.
Chairperson
Correct Answer
B. Rural -
- 5.
First Nations is to Cheif as Metis is to:
- A.
Councillors
- B.
Rural
- C.
Chief
- D.
Chairperson
Correct Answer
D. Chairperson -
- 6.
All local governments have the same deparments.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
I don't know
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 7.
Which person would NOT be able to run for Town Council?
- A.
A Canadian Citizen
- B.
An 18 year old woman
- C.
Someone who has lived in the area for 12 weeks
- D.
Someone who has lived in the area for 25 weeks
Correct Answer
C. Someone who has lived in the area for 12 weeks -
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