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What is the House of Representatives?
It is the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
What voting system does the House use?
First-past-the-post.
What does the budget function do?
Approves yearly spending.
Who must approve laws before they are signed?
the senate
What are the 3 main functions of the House?
Legislation, budget, and oversight.
How many members are in the House of Representatives?
31 members.
Who wins in first-past-the-post?
the person with the most votes.
What does oversight do?
Holds the government accountable.
Who signs laws after approval?
The Governor-General.
What kind of areas do city and town councils handle?
Urban areas.
How often are House elections held?
every 5 years
What does legislation mean?
Making and passing laws.
What party is the governing party now?
: People’s United Party (PUP).
What happens to the leader of the majority party?
Becomes Prime Minister.
What kind of areas do village councils handle?
Rural communities.
What level is local government?
the street level
Who leads city and town councils?
A mayor and councillors.
Who is Belize’s Prime Minister?
Hon. John Briceño
Under what Constitution was Belize established?
The 1981 Constitution.
Give one example of an urban area in Belize.
Belize City, San Pedro, or San Ignacio.
Who leads a village council?
a chair person
How often are local government elections held?
Every 3 years.
What do House members represent?
: Electoral areas.
Name one job of local government.
fix streets, collect garbage, or issue licenses
What type of licenses can local government issue?
Trade licenses and liquor licenses.