Making an Act of Parliament Flashcards
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Green Paper definition
A
a consultation paper on a new law
2
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What is the first step in making an act of parliament?
A
the Green Paper
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White Paper definition
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A paper which sets out the key proposals for a new law
4
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Bill definition
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Draft of proposed law (after going through the white and green paper)
5
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House of Commons definition
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650 elected MPs who represent the public and debate and vote on new laws
6
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House of Lords definition
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Second chamber of the UK parliament who shares task of making and shaping new laws
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Royal Assent definition
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The proposed law being formally signed of by the monarch
8
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What comes first the House of Commons or House of Lords?
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House of Commons
9
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What is the last step in making an act of parliament?
A
Royal Assent
