Introduction

Surf's up! Grab your brain and head for the further reaches of cyberspace. There's a lot to learn in this information age. Using the Web allows you to discover tons more than you may have ever known possible. Below is a list of questions about the topic of this page. Surf the Internet links on this page to find answers to the questions. Don't forget to go after the monster learning wave, the Big Question. Have fun!

Questions

1. Head of State: the representative of the Queen for all of Canada is the Governor General: _______________________________________
   
   
2. Head of government in power: the Prime Minister (head of political party in power) is: __________________________
   
   
3. The political party in power is: _____________________________________
   
   
4. The Leader of the Opposition is: ___________________________________
   
   
5. The Official Opposition (political party with the second-most elected MPs) is: _________________________________________
   
   
6. The other opposition parties and their leaders are: (party-leader)
   ___________________________- ____________________________
   ___________________________- ____________________________
   ___________________________- ____________________________
   
   
   
7. Head of State: the representative of the Queen for my province is the
   Lieutenant–Governor: _________________________________
   
   
   
8. Head of the government: The Premier (head of provincial party in power) is: _________________________________
   
   
9. The Official Opposition (political party with the second-most elected MPs) is: _________________________________________
   
   
10. The provincial party in power is: _______________________________________
    
    
11. The provincial opposition parties and leaders are: (party-leader)
    ___________________________- ____________________________
    ___________________________- ____________________________
    
    
    
12. Master’s Academy & College is located in this municipality: ________________________________
    
    
13. The head of the municipal government (Mayor or Reeve) is: _________________________________________________
    
    

The Internet Resources

• Alberta Liberal Members
• Federal Election Results - 2000
• City Hall
• Leaders of the Canadian Political Parties
• Prime Minister
• Alberta -- Municipal Information
• Federal Election Results - 2000
• Leaders of the Opposition in the House of Commons 1867 to Date
• Governor General
• Alberta
• Lieutenant Governors & Commissioners
• Provincial General Election Results - Monday, March 12, 2001
• Alberta New Democrat Members

The Big Question

Based on what you know about the essentials of democracy, explain why the need for several political parties.