Advantages and Disadvantages of Legislative process Flashcards
1
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Advantages
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-law is being made by elected representatives. democratic
-before bill is presented, will have been consultation on proposed changes. allows government to take in considerable objections
-any new laws will have been thoroughly discussed
2
Q
Disadvantage
A
-possible ‘ping-pong’ between Commons and Lords. can take several months
-Parliamentary Sovereignty, difficult to remove outdated legislation. means another Act required to amend original
-undemocratic, HoL. hereditary place, not earned