Roles and Responsibilities of the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

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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?

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?

10 minutes (correct)

30 minutes

No time limit

1 hour

During Question Period, who typically asks questions to hold the government accountable?

MLAs Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed to address ministerial policy in a member's statement?

Ministers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Speaker in the Legislative Assembly?

To conduct business and ensure members follow the Rules of the House Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following members can introduce legislation in the Legislative Assembly?

MLAs from any party, including private members outside of cabinet Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Lieutenant Governor in the legislative process?

To provide final approval and royal assent to bills that have passed third reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?

To assist the Speaker in conducting business and ensuring adherence to the Rules of the House Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals is responsible for the security and operations of the Legislative Assembly?

The Sergeant-at-Arms Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'report stage amendments' in the legislative process?

To allow MLAs to propose additional changes to a bill after it has been reported back to the House Signup and view all the answers

What role does the Speaker play in representing Manitoba?

Representing Manitoba in other provinces and countries Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary responsibility of the Sergeant-at-Arms?

Administering access to public galleries Signup and view all the answers

What is the main duty of the Clerk in the Legislative Assembly?

Maintaining records of the assembly Signup and view all the answers

Why must an MLA stand up to be 'recognized' by the Speaker before speaking in the House?

To ensure they have permission to speak Signup and view all the answers

During question period, who usually asks questions related to various subjects for 40 minutes?

MLAs (usually the Opposition) Signup and view all the answers

In which sessions is the Speaker led by the Mace when entering or leaving the Chamber?

Regular Assembly sessions Signup and view all the answers

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