Parliamentary Law Making Evaluation Flashcards
What is an advantage of the legislative process?
It is democratic; laws are made by elected MPs and regular elections take place.
This ensures that our views are taken to parliament in a representative manner.
What is another advantage of the legislative process?
It involves a lengthy process with lots of debates and scrutinisation.
This ensures that laws are debated fully to prevent problems.
What is the purpose of the consultation stage in law-making?
The green paper allows for outside views, giving people outside of Parliament a say in the law.
This promotes public engagement in the legislative process.
What does it mean that law is certain?
Once passed, only another law can amend or reverse it, making laws more clear and predictable.
What is a disadvantage of the legislative process?
Many changes may be made, requiring numerous amendments and debates.
This means that the passed law may not reflect its original purpose.
What is another disadvantage related to representation?
It is undemocratic; the House of Lords and Monarch are not elected, leading to views that may be unrepresentative of society.
What is a challenge related to parliamentary sovereignty?
A new law is needed to amend or reverse outdated laws, which takes time and makes it difficult to keep up with societal changes.
What is a disadvantage regarding government control?
The government controls the parliamentary timetable and has majority seats, resulting in less say for other parties.
This means laws may reflect the interests of the major party rather than the whole of society.
