AC1.1 Process of Law Making

Question 1

What are the 9 stages in the governments process of law making?

Answer 1

green paper
white paper
1st reading
2nd reading
committee stage
report stage
3rd reading
other house / pingpong
royal assent

Question 2

what is the purpose of the green paper?

Answer 2

documen concerning proposed legislation to the government

Question 3

what is the purpose of the white paper?

Answer 3

government paper presented to parliament regarding legilsation

Question 4

1st reading

Answer 4

Bill name read out and its aims. Vote is taken.

Question 5

2nd reading

Answer 5

main debate takes place and another vote.

Question 6

commitee stage

Answer 6

chosen group of representatives look closely at the bill and address issues, also suggest amendments

Question 7

report stage

Answer 7

committee report back to the full House who then take a vote on the proposed amendments.

Question 8

3rd reading

Answer 8

final vote taken on the bill.

Question 9

other house / pingpong

Answer 9

All above stages are repeated in the other house where ping ponging takes place. Ping ponging is when the bill moves between the 2 houses when amendments have been made so that the amendments are agreed upon by both houses.

Question 10

royal assent

Answer 10

monarch signs the bill

Question 11

Act of Parliament

Answer 11

Law / legislation