1. 1 Describe Processes For Law Making

Question 1

What is statue?

Answer 1

A law made by parliament also referred to as an act of parliament

Question 2

What is a bill?

Answer 2

A proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law

Question 3

What is the monarchs role un law making

Answer 3

To formally agree to a bill through royal assent

Question 4

The role of the House of Lords in lawmaking?

Answer 4

To review, debate, and suggest amendments to bills

Question 5

What is the role of the House of Commons un lawmaking

Answer 5

To represent constituencies (geographical areas) debate and vote on proposed laws-bills

Question 6

What are green papers?

Answer 6

A consultation documen’ts from the government which allows the public and parliament to give feedback on legislative proposals

Question 7

What are white papers?

Answer 7

policy documents produced by the Government that set out their proposals for future legislation. They often include a draft Bill and are used to get feedback before the Bill is officially presented to Parliament.

Question 8

How many stages are there in lawmaking

Answer 8

There are 7 stages
1) first reading
2) second reading
3) committe stage
4)report stage
5) third reading
6) consideration of amendments
7) royal assent

Question 9

What happens at the first reading of a Bill?

Answer 9

Introduction and formal an nouement of the bill no debate takes place

Question 10

What happens at the second reading of a Bill?

Answer 10

MPs debate the bills main principles

Question 11

What is the Committee Stage?

Answer 11

A detailed examination of the bill where MPs debate each clause and any amendments

Question 12

What is the Report Stage?

Answer 12

Further amendments are considered

Question 13

What happens at the third reading of a Bill?

Answer 13

Final debate and vote on the bill

Question 14

What happens in the consideration for amendments stage

Answer 14

It goes to the House of Lords for the same stages

Question 15

What is the “Ping Pong” process in law-making?

Answer 15

It’s when a Bill is sent back and forth between the House of Commons and House of Lords until both agree.

Question 16

What is royal assent?

Answer 16

‘The Monarch formally agrees to make the Bill into an Act of Parliament.

Question 17

What is judicial precedent?

Answer 17

, A previous decision set by a court which will be followed for decisions in similar cases which can be reversed only by a higher court.

Question 18

What is statutory interpretation?

Answer 18

When judges interpret the meaning of laws passed by Parliament

Question 19

What is the purpose of the Criminal Justice Act (2003)?

Answer 19

To create a clear and flexible sentencing framework, including punishment, crime reduction, rehabilitation, and public protection.

Question 20

What does the Crime (Sentences) Act (1997) introduce?

Answer 20

Minimum sentences for serious crimes and changes for mentally ill and young offenders.

Question 21

What does the Dangerous Dogs Act (1991) ban?

Answer 21

Certain dog breeds and situations where dogs are dangerously out of contr

Question 22

What are some issues with hereditary positions in the House of Lords?

Answer 22

They are undemocratic because members are not elected.

Question 23

How is the House of Commons democratic?

Answer 23

MPs are elected by the public to represent their constituencies, ensuring democratic input.

Question 24

How thorough is the law-making process?

Answer 24

It allows for multiple stages of review and amendment but can be slow and bureaucratic. meaning it takes time and involves a lot of paperwork, which can delay the passing of laws.

Question 25

Exam Practice

Q: Describe the process used by the government for making laws (4 marks).

Answer 25

A:
1. Start with a Green Paper for feedback, followed by a White Paper with detailed proposals (1 mark).
2. Introduce the Bill in the House of Commons for readings, debates, and amendments (2 marks).
3. Pass the Bill through the House of Lords and receive Royal Assent from the Monarch (1 mark).