Parliament Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Outline and briefly explain the stages a bill has to go through before becoming an Act of Parliament.
A
- First reading in House of Commons
- second reading in HOC
- committee stage
- report stage
- third reading in HOC
- Bill sent to HOC
- amendments put to HOC
- Bill given royal assent
2
Q
Identify what type of constitution the UK has and its key principles.
A
unwritten - magna carta, bill of rights
- statutes, law, treaties
3
Q
five questions to ask the MP
A
Why are you in favour of the policy?
What will you do for those who don’t have access to a photo ID?
How do you plan to avoid further segregation for those who cannot access a photo ID such as elderly and disabled?
What is your opinion on those who are against the policy?
What do you have to say about the argument that the legislation has been rushed through?
