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Leader of the Opposition

The leader of the political party holding the second largest number of seats in the Assembly.


Legislative Assembly

A lawmaking body of elected representatives; sometimes called the House.


Legislature

A lawmaking body consisting, in Canadian provinces, of the Lieutenant Governor (constitutional head of state and monarch's representative) and the Legislative Assembly (the elected representatives). Each election results in a new Legislature.


Lieutenant Governor

The provincial representative of the monarch and the largely ceremonial head of state. The Prime Minister appoints the Lieutenant Governor to a five-year term; the federal government pays the salary.


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