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Who is responsible for ensuring that petitions conform with House practices, privileges, and rules before being presented to the House?
Who is responsible for ensuring that petitions conform with House practices, privileges, and rules before being presented to the House?
- The Speaker
- Sergeant-at-Arms
- The Clerk (correct)
- House Members
Which of the following is a restriction on who can petition the Legislative Assembly?
Which of the following is a restriction on who can petition the Legislative Assembly?
- Anyone except Ministers
- Only MLAs on public spending issues (correct)
- Anyone on any matter except spending public funds
- Only government officials
What is the time limit for each grievance raised by an MLA?
What is the time limit for each grievance raised by an MLA?
- 10 minutes (correct)
- 30 minutes
- No time limit
- 1 hour
During Question Period, who typically asks questions to hold the government accountable?
During Question Period, who typically asks questions to hold the government accountable?
Who is allowed to address ministerial policy in a member's statement?
Who is allowed to address ministerial policy in a member's statement?
What is the primary role of the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly?
What is the primary role of the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly?
Which of the following members can introduce legislation in the Legislative Assembly?
Which of the following members can introduce legislation in the Legislative Assembly?
What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the legislative process?
What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the legislative process?
What is the role of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?
What is the role of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?
Which of the following individuals is responsible for the security and operations of the Legislative Assembly?
Which of the following individuals is responsible for the security and operations of the Legislative Assembly?
What is the purpose of the 'report stage amendments' in the legislative process?
What is the purpose of the 'report stage amendments' in the legislative process?
What role does the Speaker play in representing Manitoba?
What role does the Speaker play in representing Manitoba?
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Sergeant-at-Arms?
Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Sergeant-at-Arms?
What is the main duty of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?
What is the main duty of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?
Why must an MLA stand up to be 'recognized' by the Speaker before speaking in the House?
Why must an MLA stand up to be 'recognized' by the Speaker before speaking in the House?
During question period, who usually asks questions related to various subjects for 40 minutes?
During question period, who usually asks questions related to various subjects for 40 minutes?
In which sessions is the Speaker led by the Mace when entering or leaving the Chamber?
In which sessions is the Speaker led by the Mace when entering or leaving the Chamber?
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