Government Processes

Question 1

first reading

Answer 1

name of the bill and main aims read out. formal vote taken

Question 2

second reading

Answer 2

main debate of bill followed by another vote

Question 3

committee stage

Answer 3

a group of representatives look at the bill to address any issues and suggest possible changes

Question 4

report stage

Answer 4

committee report back to the House who then vote on any proposed amendments

Question 5

third reading

Answer 5

final vote on the bill takes place

Question 6

royal assent

Answer 6

the monarch signs the bill. she cant refuse as its a symbolic stage as the Head of State (the bill then becomes an Act of Parliament)