Parliament :Passing legislation Flashcards
bills are more likely to pass if they feature in which speech ?
the queens speech ?
an outline of a bill with proposal, inviting soundings and expertise is known as a what ?
green paper
A more detailed costed version of the bill put before a first reading is called ?
a white paper
What is discussed at a first reading ?
nothing - the bill is simply proposed
At what stage are the principles of the bill discussed and voted on ?
the second reading
what happens at the committee stage ?
a standing committee is formed and the bills clauses are discussed line by line - experts are invited and ammendments are suggested
what happens after the committee stage ?
the bill with amendments suggested is reported out
when is the bill voted on and passed in the commons ?
the 3rd reading
where must a bill go after the commons has passed it ?
the lords
If a bill passes the commons and the lords who still needs to approve it ?
the queen, giving it royal assent
Which bill in 2005 was passed in just 18 days ?
the anti terrorism bill
which bill was quickly written and passed following tabloid fear mongering ?
the 1991 dangerous dogs act
private members have three ways of introducing a bill - what are they ?
a 10 minute rule, a ballot bill or standing order no. 57
Worcester MP Mike Foster used his ballot bill to initiate which legislation ?
anti fox hunting bill
who will contact and pressure the winner of a ballot bill ?
pressure groups and outside interests
