Parliamentary Law Making

Question 1

Describe the house of commons:

Answer 1

It is the elected chamber that consists of parliament who are chosen by the public in general elections. It is also the democratic house

Question 2

Describe the house of lords:

Answer 2

It is the technocratic house because they are appointed. They can also scrutinise and refine legislation.

Question 3

What are the elements of the balance of powers acts?

Answer 3

1. 1911
   Removed the ability to veto money bills
2. 1949
   Further reduced their ability and power to delay bills

Question 3

Describe the monarch:

Answer 3

It is the King/Queen of the country that opens and dissolves parliament and approves bills

Question 4

Explain the legislative process:

Answer 4

Stage 1)
- Green Papers
These propose new policies to spark discussion and feedback
- White Papers
Formal policies outlining intentions

Stage 2)
To formalise white papers and make bills. The three types of bills are:
- Public bills (coronovirus act)
- Private bills (London transport act)
- Private members bill (homelessness reduction act)

Stage 3) Process in the Houses of Parliament

Question 5

Explain the stage in the legislative process:

Answer 5

• 1st Reading
  Bill is introduced
• 2nd Reading
  Bill is debated and voted on
• Committee Stage
  Bill is examined and amendments are made
• Report Stage
  Reports on changes are made and discussed
• 3rd Reading
  Final version is debated and voted on
• Over to the Other House
  Moves and repeats
• Consideration of Amendments
  Both houses must agree
• Royal Assent
  Bill recieves royal assent and becomes law

Question 6

What are the two components to Dicey’s conception of Parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 6

1) Unlimited legislative authority
2) No challenge to acts of parliament

Question 7

What are the three main challenges to parliamentary sovereignty?

Answer 7

1 - Devolution
2 - Human Rights
3 - International Treaties

Question 8

What is the case that is linked to judicial review?

Answer 8

Miller V Secretary

Question 9

Define judicial review

Answer 9

This is the review of legality of government actions which ensure that executive decisions comply with the law

Question 10

Give an advantage and disadvantage of parliamentary law making:

Answer 10

ADV
It is democratic which means it takes into account the public views

DIS
It is a time consuming and complex process