Theme B: Paper 1 Section B Part 5 Flashcards
What does Italy’s written constitution state about law-making?
Italy’s Parliament, consisting of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, makes laws. Both chambers are equally involved in law-making.
What is required for a bill to become law in Italy?
Both chambers must approve an identical text for a bill to become law.
How can Italy’s regional councils influence law-making?
Any of Italy’s regional councils can make their own laws, provided they do not affect the national state.
What is the role of a select parliamentary committee in Italy?
A select parliamentary committee considers proposed laws and produces a revised text for MPs to discuss.
What happens after proposed amendments are considered in Italy?
An agreed final text is voted on by the chamber.
What is the process after a bill is voted on in one chamber of the Italian Parliament?
The bill is then considered in the same way by the other chamber, and any revisions are sent back for further review.
What role does the Italian President play in the law-making process?
The Italian President must accept the law or send it back for amendment. If agreed by both houses for a second time, the President must approve it.
When does a new law in Italy become effective?
The new law is published and becomes effective 15 days later.
What should you do before answering the exam-style source question?
Read the source and question carefully, and underline relevant information in the source to help focus your answer.
What should you compare when discussing law-making in Italy and the UK?
Compare whether the UK has a written constitution, whether it has a two-chamber parliament, and whether there are regional assemblies.
What aspects of the UK law-making process should be compared to Italy’s?
Compare whether both chambers in the UK make laws and whether or not they are equal, or which has greater authority, as well as the revision process and the role of the UK monarch.
What is required for a successful comparison in the exam question?
Make sustained and effective comparisons between both contexts and show your own knowledge and understanding of UK law-making.
