Speaker becomes interim Head of State in the event of the latter’s death or incapacity
In some countries, the Speaker acts as interim Head of State when required by the circumstances, such as death or incapacity.
Yes
Speaker's mandate continues between legislatures
The mandate of the Speaker may continue until their successor is elected, even after the dissolution of parliament/chamber.
Yes
Speaker terms
The term of the Speaker is different from the term of the house
The term of the Speaker may be different from the term of the House (legislature).
Yes
Speaker's term
The term may be shorter than one year.
cf. article 62 de la constitution. un membre de l’assemblée nationale ne peut, hors session, être arrêté sans l’autorisation du bureau de l’assemblée nationale, sauf en cas de flagrant délit, de poursuites autorisées ou de condamnation définitive. la détention ou les poursuites à l’encontre d’un membre de l’assemblée nationale doivent être suspendues si l’assemblée nationale le demande.
Members of the government must also be members of parliament
Members of the government must also be members of parliament: Must be a member of parliament; Cannot be a member of parliament; Can be a member of parliament; Other