Legislative process Flashcards
1
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First reading
A
MPs are informed about the bill or proposed legislation
2
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Second reading
A
Main debate on the bill is held, which is followed by a vote.
3
Q
Committee stage
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- If the Commons votes in favour of the bill at the second reading, a public bill commitee is formed to consider it.
- May propose ammendments.
4
Q
Report stage
A
Debated again with all the passed amendments
5
Q
Third reading
A
Final debate and a last opportunity to block legislation
6
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Passage to the other place HOL
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- Most bills are first presented in the HOC, so they pass to HOL.
- Similar procedures to HOC.
7
Q
Royal assent
A
Monarch signs the bills into laws.
