ALT Graphic on a blue background with the definition of Recess. A small navy band across the top reads Assembly Explained. The definition reads, "Recess is a period of time when the Northern Ireland Assembly is not in session i.e. no Plenary sittings or committee meetings are scheduled to take place."

ALT Graphic with the text of the post. It reads "If a Member wishes to make a statement in the Assembly Chamber during Plenary, he or she must rise in their place. The Speaker will select a Member to make a statement, which must relate to a topical matter of public interest."

ALT Graphic that gives a definition of the Consideration Stage of a bill. It has a large map style marker pin with the letters CS in the centre. The headline reads "Consideration Stage" and the text below reads "In the Consideration Stage MLAs debate and vote on every part of the bill, including any amendments.."

ALT Graphic that gives a definition of the First Stage of a bill. It has a large map style marker pin with the number 1 in the centre. The headline reads "First Stage" and the text below reads "The First Stage of the law making process is a brief announcement in the Assembly Chamber that the bill has been introduced."

ALT Graphic - image of the Assembly Chamber. At the top of the graphic in a dark blue banner are the words "Holding Power to Account: The Opposition in the Northern Ireland Assembly" in white text.

ALT Graphic - Old style school chalk board with a formula written on it. At the top of the graphic in white text on a dark blue banner are the words "What is D'hondt?"