advantages of legislative process

Question 1

Name the 4 advantages

Answer 1

.democratic
.full reform
.broad policy
.consultation

Question 2

How is the legislative process democratic?

Answer 2

Law is made by elected representatives and there is a vote every 5 years where MPs may be voted out of office so the law makers change every 5 years

Question 3

Why is it positive that the legislative process is democratic?

Answer 3

No one party stays in control indefinitely so if there’s a drive for change it will happen. It avoids a dictatorship and respects public opinion

Question 4

How does the legislative process show full reform?

Answer 4

Whole areas of law can be written in one act which provides one piece of legislation on a topic. This makes the law more accessible. A judge can only change a small part with a precedent

Question 5

Why is it positive that the legislative process can be fully reformed?

Answer 5

Leads to more consistent decisions and saves time and money

Question 6

Example of full reform?

Answer 6

Michael Gove’s deucation reform

Question 7

How does the legislative process show broad policy?

Answer 7

Set broad policies and delegate power to parties. Structure is set out by parliament but allows specialists to include what’s necessary to the act

Question 8

Why is broad policy good?

Answer 8

.gives power to departments and ministers

.provides more suitable legislation

Question 9

what is consultation?

Answer 9

Parties are consulted on changes to the law before the bill is drafted to allow the govt to take opinions and concerns into account. Each bill is thoroughly discussed by parliament

Question 10

Why is consultation good?

Answer 10

.happen at second reading and committee stage so gets ministers involved
.green and white paper have a consultation stage so it’s informed and explained