parliamentary leader
Assembly's presiding figure
A parliamentary leader is the member of a legislative body who directs the activities of their party or coalition within parliament.
The role involves managing debate strategy, coordinating votes, and representing the party's position: The parliamentary leader called for a vote of no confidence.
In some systems, the parliamentary leader of the majority party becomes prime minister.
- voteFormal choice expression
- confidence voteLegislative approval assessment
- first readingBill's initial presentation
- question timeLegislative inquiry period
- bicameral legislatureLawmaking body with two houses
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parliamentary leaderopposition leader
Head of non-governing party
minority leader · leader of the opposition · dissenter · crossbencher
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