Mace
The ceremonial staff that symbolizes the authority of the Legislature to make laws on behalf of the people. The Assembly cannot meet unless it is present.
Ministry
A cabinet Minister's complete area of responsibility (or portfolio) as defined by legislation. Each ministry consists of a department and, in many cases, several regulated funds and agencies. The Legislative Assembly does not vote on spending by regulated funds and agencies.
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Majority Government
When the governing party holds more seats than all other parties combined. 97 Minority Government: When the governing party holds less than half the seats in the House and must get the support of at least some opposition members to remain in office.
MLA
Member of the Legislative Assembly. Each MLA is elected to represent a constituency and must represent everyone in that constituency. Newfoundland's and Nova Scotia's members are MHAs (Members of the House Assembly), while Quebec's are MNAs (Members of the National Assembly).
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