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law making: parliamentary (chap3)
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What is the primary principle in democracy regarding law-making?
It should be made by elected
representatives
.
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Who makes major laws in the UK?
Parliament
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What are the two houses of Parliament?
House of Commons
and
House of Lords
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How are members of the House of Commons selected?
By the
electorate
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What happens if a member of Parliament dies?
A
by-election
is held for replacement.
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What is the nature of the House of Lords?
It is a
non-elected
body.
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How many hereditary peers are in the House of Lords?
92
hereditary peers
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How many bishops are in the House of Lords?
26
bishops
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What is a Green Paper?
A
consultative
document for law reform proposals.
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What is a White Paper?
A document with
proposals
for new law.
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What is the purpose of consultation in law-making?
To
gather
views
and make
necessary
changes.
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What is the first step in the formal legislative process?
Introducing a Bill in
Parliament
.
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Who drafts most Bills in Parliament?
Civil servants known as
parliamentary
counsel
.
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What is a Private Members' Bill?
A Bill introduced by individual
MPs
.
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What is the role of the House of Commons in the legislative process?
Most
Bills
are introduced and voted on here.
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What happens if the House of Commons votes against a Bill?
The Bill
ends
and does not
proceed.
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What is the role of the House of Lords in the legislative process?
To review
Bills
and vote against them if necessary.
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What do the Parliament Acts of 1911 and 1949 allow?
To bypass the
House of Lords
if necessary.
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How long can the House of Lords delay a law?
Up to
one year
.
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What is required for a Bill to become law?
It must pass through both
Houses
of
Parliament
.
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What is the first reading of a Bill?
Bill's
title is read
without discussion
.
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What occurs during the second reading of a Bill?
MPs
debate the main principles and vote.
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What happens during the committee stage of a Bill?
A
committee
examines
the
Bill
in
detail.
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What is the report stage of a Bill?
Amendments
are
reviewed
and
debated.
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What is the third reading of a Bill?
Usually a
formality
unless further
debate
is requested.
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What is 'ping pong' in the legislative process?
Amendments
sent back and forth between Houses.
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What is royal assent?
Monarch
formally approves the Bill.
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When was the last refusal of royal assent?
In
1707
.
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What happens after royal assent is granted?
The
Bill
becomes law.
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What is the commencement of an Act?
When the Act comes into
force
.
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What does "BE IT ENACTED" signify in an Act?
It
confirms
the
Act
has
passed.
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What is a disadvantage of law-making in Parliament?
Parliament often lacks time for
reforms
.
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Why can the process of passing a Bill be lengthy?
It involves multiple
stages
and discussions.
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What is a common issue with Acts of Parliament?
They are often long and
complex
.
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What can complicate understanding of the law?
One
Act
amending
another Act.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of law-making in Parliament?
Advantages:
Better representation of the
electorate
High level of
transparency
Engages public participation
Disadvantages:
Time constraints for
reforms
Complexity of
Acts
Potential for legal
disputes
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What does parliamentary sovereignty mean?
Parliament can
legislate
on any matter.
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What is the significance of the parliamentary process?
It ensures laws are thoroughly
debated
and refined.
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What is the role of the electorate in law-making?
They elect
representatives
who make laws.
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How does the political cycle affect law-making?
It focuses on the
electorate
and
majority
interests.
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