Who am I? (!)
Who am I? (2)
Steps of a Sitting (1)
Steps of a Sitting (2)
Random House of Commons
100
I am the guardian of the mace.
Who is the Sergeant of Arms?
100
I accord Royal Assent
Who is the Governor General?
100
When the Sergeant of arms, Speaker and clerks enter in single file.
What is the Opening of Sitting?
100
This stage gives formal approval of the crown.
What is Royal Assent?
100
This group is considered the majority because it has received the most votes.
What is the government?
200
I keep all documents in order
Who is the Clerk of the House?
200
I am the elected leader of the Canadian people.
Who is the Prime Minister?
200
Petitions are submitted to the House.
What is the Presentation of Petitions?
200
During this stage, the opposition can ask information or questions of the government.
What is the Question Period?
200
This group does not hold the majority because their party did not receive the most votes.
What is opposition?
300
I am chosen by the Prime Minister to be part of his cabinet.
Who is the Minister?
300
I am responsible for presiding over the sittings of the Commons.
Who is the Prime Minister?
300
The bill is debated for the first time.
What is the Second reading of a Bill?
300
During this step, any MP can speak for one minute about topics of concern to them.
What is Members' Statements?
300
This is the term used for when the House of Commons meet.
What is a Sitting?
400
I meet with my party to discuss strategies and alternatives to government policy
Who is the Leader of the Opposition?
400
I am the head of a group that carefully examines bills and other matters. During our meetings, I must ensure fairness, keep parliamentarians on track and keep order. I must also report back to the House on the work of the group.
Who is a Committee Chair?
400
This stage focuses on the final form of the bill.
What is the Third Reading of a Bill?
400
During this stage a bill is studied clause by clause, and often changes to the wording is proposed, new provisions added or certain parts deleted.
What is Consideration of a bill in committee?
400
Government MPs who are not Ministers.
What are backbenchers?
500
I was elected by the people in my riding to hold a seat in the House of Commons. I spend much of my time on Parliament Hill. Also, much of my time is devoted to dealing with the concerns and problems of my constituents. Because of this I regularly return to my riding to keep in close contact.
Who is a Member of Parliament (MP)
500
I was chosen by the Prime Minister to serve in the "Upper House" of Parliament.
Who is a senator?
500
During this stage, tables are placed in a rectangular formation: the chair sits at the center of one end.
What is Consideration of a bill in Committee?
500
After the bill passes this stage, a note is made in the Canada Gazette.
What is Royal Assent?
500
The province of Canada that has the second most seats in the House of Commons.
What is British Columbia?
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