House If Commons Flashcards
1
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Sergeant at arms
A
Military officer
Provides security for MPs
Walks in front of MPs
2
Q
Government
A
Sits on the speakers rights
3
Q
Opposition
A
Second highest of seats
Sits directly across from government
4
Q
The mace
A
Symbol of authority to give the
House cannot legally sit without the mace on the ya me
5
Q
Clerks and table officers
A
Keep the official record of he business of the House of Commons
6
Q
Galleries
A
Provide reserved seating for members of media public officials and gusts
7
Q
Pages
A
Carry messages and distribute materials
8
Q
Hansard reporters
A
Record debates and proceedings of he Commons
