The Legislative Process Flashcards
1
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Types of bill
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- public, affects most/whole of the public
- private, affects particular person
- private members, introduced by mp
- hybrid, combination of private and public
2
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- Consultation stage
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- white paper, idea and reason behind it
- green, firm set of proposals approved by whole cabinet before drafted into a bill.
3
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- First reading
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Name and aims read out.
4
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- Second reading
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Debate on main principles of the bill.
5
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- Committee stage
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Examined by 15-20 committee members including experts.
6
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- Report stage
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Committee report back and amendments voted on.
7
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- Third reading
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General discussion about the bill and a final vote.
8
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- Other house
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Ping pong between the commons and lords until they are happy with amendments.
9
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- Royal assent
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Monarch signs, becomes law.
10
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Pros and cons
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+ mps are members of pressure groups, hol provide expertise and scrutiny, green paper gets public involved, democratic
- time consuming, influence of eu, understanding, queen undemocratic.
