Governmental law making process

Question 1

Green paper:

Answer 1

Gains public opinion on the new law

Question 2

White paper

Answer 2

• Detailed plan for legislation
• Gains opinions from oposing parties
• Amendments are made

Question 3

House of commons/house of lords

Answer 3

• The bill is sent to the house of lords
• sent back to the house of commons and changes are made
• known as “ping pong”

Question 4

Royal assent

Answer 4

once the house of lords is satisified with the bill it is sent to the monarch for royal assent where it becomes law