Parliamentary Law Making A03

Question 1

What are the 4 WDPs for advantages of Parliamentary Law Making

Answer 1

Whip System
Lengthy Process
Committee Stage
House of Lords

Question 2

+P1: Whip system

Answer 2

reduces disputes, beneficial = bill passed quicker

Question 3

+DP1: Whip system acts a mechanism to get

Answer 3

proposal strength - public perception of party unity

Question 4

-WDP1: Whip system is undemocratic

Answer 4

discourages open debate

Question 5

+P2: Lengthy process - leads to less…

Answer 5

errors and loopholes → stat interpretation = easier

Question 6

+DP2: Thorough process through…

Answer 6

both houses → fewer errors = effective

Question 7

WDP2: Lengthy process =

Answer 7

bills being shelved, problematic

Question 8

+P3: Committee stage, lots of….

Answer 8

scrutiny → fairer trials + fewer appeals

Question 9

+D3: PBC suggesting…

Answer 9

amendments, additions and deletions = effective

Question 10

-WDP3: suggestions can be….

Answer 10

ignored/dismissed = problematic + ineffective

Question 11

+P4: House of Lords unelected life peers….

Answer 11

utilise their range of expertise = beneficial

Question 12

+D4: House of Lords acts a ‘safety net’

Answer 12

ensures legislation free from errors = assured + improves confidence

Question 13

-WDP4: House of Lords stage undemocratic….

Answer 13

no public representations (unelected) = ineffective