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What is incumbent vs challenger?
In politics, the incumbent is the person who holds the seat he/she is running for in order to keep it. The challenger is the person trying to win the seat that the incumbent has.
Why are seats important in the house of commons?
Seats in the House of Commons are crucial because they represent the constituencies and the electorate's interests in the legislative process. Each seat corresponds to a member of Parliament (MP), who is responsible for debating, proposing, and voting on laws that affect the entire country. The distribution of seats can influence the balance of power among political parties, impacting governance and policy direction. Additionally, seats facilitate accountability, as constituents can hold their MPs responsible for their actions and decisions in Parliament.
Why was Louis Riel never able to take his seat?
Louis Riel was never able to take his seat in the Canadian Parliament due to his controversial status as a leader of the Métis people and his role in the Red River and North-West Rebellions. After leading the Red River Rebellion in 1869-70, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Provencher in 1871, but he was in exile in the United States at the time and faced significant opposition, particularly from English-speaking Canadians who viewed him as a rebel. His mental health issues and the political climate of the time further complicated his return to Canada, preventing him from fulfilling his parliamentary duties. Ultimately, Riel's political career was overshadowed by his efforts to advocate for Métis rights and his tragic fate following the North-West Rebellion in 1885.
Tried to take seat in Senate from Lincoln?
Lincoln never held a seat in the US Senate, but he ran for it in 1858 against Douglas.
How many seats in Ontario provincial legislature?
There are 338 seats the House of Commons. There are 105 in the Senate, though this can be augmented temporarily by 4 or 8 seats if needed with the Queen's authorization. Parliament also includes the Crown, and thus has a "seat" (the Throne) for the Monarch or the Governor General.
Must the prime minister of the UK be an MP?
Yes, the Prime Minister of the UK must be a Member of Parliament (MP). The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the political party that has the most seats in the House of Commons, which is the elected lower house of Parliament. While technically it's possible for someone who is not an MP to be appointed Prime Minister, they would need to secure a seat in the House of Commons shortly thereafter to maintain their position.
First Tony Blair election?
He lost his first run for the Parliament but won a seat in the 1983 election. He became the Prime Minister on 2 May 1997.
Which prime minister lost the seat of Bennelong?
After serving as Prime Minister of Australia since 1996, John Howard lost his seat of Bennelong at the 2007 election.
Does the Prime Minister have a seat in the Legislative Branch of a parlimentary government?
By convention, it is expected that the prime minister has a seat in the House of Commons (as the prime minister and ministers, both collectively and individually, are responsible to the House of Commons and must keep the support of that House to govern). Previously, it was also acceptable for the prime minister to be a senator, but this practice has fallen into disuse (the only senators to have been prime minister were the Honourable Sir John Abbott, the 3rd prime minister, and the Honourable Sir Mackenzie Bowell, the 5th prime minister).Note that the prime minister does not hold a seat in either House by virtue of being prime minister; rather, he or she must be elected to the House of Commons in addition to being appointed prime minister by the Governor General for the Queen.
Is the prime minister of Canada elected?
No, the Prime Minister of Canada is appointed by the Governor General of Canada as the person most likely to hold the confidence of the House of Commons. Typically, this means the leader of the party with the most seats in the Commons, though other arrangements can be negotiated. A Prime Minister does face election in a federal riding as a Member of Parliament since, by convention, the Prime Minister must have a seat in the House of Commons so that they can answer questions and participate in debates.
What happens if the Canadian prime minister loses his seat in an election?
It is possible that a Prime Minister could win the general election (i.e., win the most seats) but lose in his/her own riding.In that case, the Prime Minister would likely prevail upon a government backbencher in a so-called "safe seat" to resign, and the Prime Minister would run in the subsequent by-election. The Prime Minister would remain as Prime Minister during this procedure.The Prime Minister could also interpret the result as the electorate signifying satisfaction with his/her party, but dissatisfaction with him/herself personally. In such a case, the Prime Minister might resign and the Governor General would then ask another government member to form a government. Given the ego of your typical Prime Minister, that scenario is not likely to develop unless the Prime Minister also loses the by-election in the safe seat.
Who chooses the prime minister Canada?
No. We vote for a member of parliament for a seat in the cabinet. The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth the II, Canadian head of state then choses the Prime-Minister based on who she thinks will keep confidence. The Confidence Vote, is a vote members in parliament make to show their confidence in our Prime-Minister. He needs the majority of the parliament to vote yes to their confidence which is 155 seats. This is usually why the Queen choses the Prime-Minister that leads a party that has won the most seats. They are most likely to keep the vote of confidence. We are using our democratic right by voting for a member of cabinet to put in a vote of confidence or motion of non-confidence for us. But we do not vote for our Prime-Minister. For more information please consult the British North American Act of 1867.
Who was the Australian prime minister from Western Australia?
This was John Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister from 1941-1945, who represented the Federal electorate of Fremantle. He was Australia's only Prime Minister to represent a Western Australian seat in the House of Representatives.
The only Australian prime minister from a WA electorate?
This was John Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister from 1941-1945, who represented the Federal electorate of Fremantle. He was Australia's only Prime Minister to represent a Western Australian seat in the House of Representatives.
What are the requirements to become a British prime minister?
You have to have a seat in the House of Commons, and you have to be leader of the majority.
Which Australian prime minister came from the Western Australian electorate?
This was John Curtin, Australia's Prime Minister from 1941-1945, who represented the Federal electorate of Fremantle. He was Australia's only Prime Minister to represent a Western Australian seat in the House of Representatives.
What is Andrew fisher's seat?
Former Prime Minister of Australia, Andrew Fisher, held the federal seat of Wide Bay, in Queensland.
