Role of MLAs in Alberta

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What is a primary responsibility of MLAs according to the text?

Acting as goodwill ambassadors for the Province of Alberta (correct)

Delivering remarks as guest speakers

Studying background on issues

Facilitating complex policy discussions

Which activity is mentioned as part of an MLA's role in connecting with constituents?

Meeting with community representatives in their constituency

Attending community events (correct)

Troubleshooting negotiations

Speaking in the Assembly

What is the purpose of Alberta Assembly TV and Assembly Online mentioned in the text?

Facilitating complex policy discussions

Troubleshooting negotiations

Live streaming Oral Question Period (correct)

Broadcasting meetings of community representatives

How do MLAs engage with constituents through social media as per the text?

Sharing messages about policies and issues Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the difference between urban and rural MLAs?

Urban MLAs have larger geographic constituencies. Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific task that an MLA may perform while in office according to the text?

Troubleshooting negotiations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a responsibility common to both rural and urban MLAs?

Advocating on behalf of their constituents in the Assembly Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Cabinet Ministers?

Developing policies and programs for their respective ministries Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of private government Members (backbenchers)?

Advocating for their constituents and working closely with Cabinet Ministers Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about private Members' public Bills is correct?

They do not have cabinet's formal approval. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the opposition parties in the Assembly?

Criticizing government activity and presenting an alternative Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Official Opposition in the Assembly?

To receive financial and procedural advantages over other opposition parties Signup and view all the answers

Role of MLAs in Alberta

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What is a primary responsibility of MLAs according to the text?

Which activity is mentioned as part of an MLA's role in connecting with constituents?

What is the purpose of Alberta Assembly TV and Assembly Online mentioned in the text?

How do MLAs engage with constituents through social media as per the text?

Which statement accurately reflects the difference between urban and rural MLAs?

What is a specific task that an MLA may perform while in office according to the text?

Which of the following is a responsibility common to both rural and urban MLAs?

What is the primary role of Cabinet Ministers?

What is the primary role of private government Members (backbenchers)?

Which of the following statements about private Members' public Bills is correct?

What is the primary role of the opposition parties in the Assembly?

What is the role of the Official Opposition in the Assembly?

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