AC1.1 Governmental law making

Question 1

Step 1: Green paper

Answer 1

An initial report available to the public. provokes discussions around the topic

Question 2

Step 2: white paper

Answer 2

The draft version of the bill they intend to put before Parliament. Sets out the detailed plans for legislation.

Question 3

Step 3: The Bill

Answer 3

the bill is introduced into the house of commons

Question 4

Step 4: First reading

Answer 4

Formally where the bill is read in the chamber

Question 5

Step 5: second reading

Answer 5

A debate about the proposed and key areas of the bill. Discussion of concerns and a vote takes place.

Question 6

Step 6: committee stage

Answer 6

Line by line scrutiny of bill and report. Where more examination and a vote on any amendments take place. If there is not enough votes then the bill will not progress any further.

Question 7

Step 7: third reading

Answer 7

known as the tidying up stage, the final amendments are made, and they vote to pass or reject the bill. If the vote passes the bill it goes to the House of Lords where step three and six occur again.

Question 8

Step 8: ping pong

Answer 8

Amendments can be made at this stage. This bill will go back and forth between the two

Question 9

Step 9: Royal assent

Answer 9

The monarch gives their approval