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?

<p>Sharing messages about policies and issues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Urban MLAs have larger geographic constituencies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Troubleshooting negotiations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Advocating on behalf of their constituents in the Assembly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of Cabinet Ministers?

<p>Developing policies and programs for their respective ministries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Advocating for their constituents and working closely with Cabinet Ministers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They do not have cabinet's formal approval. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Criticizing government activity and presenting an alternative (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To receive financial and procedural advantages over other opposition parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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