Exam

• BackBench Mp influence on legislation 


  •Mps must vote on legislation before it becomes law
• What must MPs do for legislation to become law?

  Vote on legislation
• How is legislation approved in the House of Commons?

  By a majority of MPs
• What directs MPs in their voting behavior?

  The party whip
• What can happen if backbench MPs rebel against their party whip?

  The party may reconsider its stance
• Why does the government usually pass legislation easily?

  Because of their majority in the Commons
• What can a united opposition do to the government?

  Inflict an embarrassing defeat
• When did the Sunday Trading Bill cause an embarrassing defeat for the government?

  March 2016
• What is a Private Member's Bill (PMB)?

  A bill proposed by backbench MPs
• What increases the chances of a PMB being successful?

  Being uncontroversial and having support
• How can a PMB be introduced?

  Through ballot, Ten Minute Rule, or Presentation
• Who successfully passed a PMB for British Nationality?

  Gavin Robinson
• What can an unsuccessful PMB still achieve?

  Increase attention on an issue
• What did Wharton propose in 2013?

  A PMB for an EU referendum
• What stage allows backbench MPs to amend legislation?

  The Committee stage
• How many MPs typically scrutinize a bill during the Committee stage?

  Around 30 MPs
• What was Sarah Champion's amendment related to?

  Child grooming in the Justice Bill
• What did Sarah Champion have to do regarding her amendment?

  Withdraw it for a government amendment
• What do MPs on Public Bill Committees (PBCs) do?

  Take evidence from the public and groups
• Which organization provided evidence for the Domestic Abuse bill in 2020?

  Women's Aid
• What opportunity do all MPs have at the Report stage?

  To amend bills