2.2.2 The legislative process

• The first reading involves the bill's title being formally read in Parliament, with no debate
• Arrange the stages of the legislative process in the correct order:

  1️⃣ First reading

  2️⃣ Second reading

  3️⃣ Committee stage

  4️⃣ Report stage

  5️⃣ Third reading

  6️⃣ House of Lords consideration

  7️⃣ Royal Assent
• Final amendments are made to the bill during the report stage before it moves to the House of Lords.

  True
• What is the main debate during the second reading of a bill?

  Principles and purpose
• The committee stage allows for in-depth analysis and refinement of the bill.

  True
• The third reading is the final opportunity for MPs to make amendments.


  True
• Public bills can be introduced by the Government or individual MPs
• The second reading is a crucial stage where MPs can voice their support or opposition
• The report stage involves the entire House of Commons considering amendments proposed by the committee
• MPs can voice their support or opposition to the bill during the second reading.


  True
• Public bills affect the public at large, while private bills affect a specific group or locality.

  True
• The committee stage involves a line-by-line review of the bill by a select committee.
• Match the type of bill with its key introducer:

  Public bills ↔️ Government or MPs

  Private bills ↔️ Individuals or organizations
• The first reading involves a general debate in Parliament.

  False
• During the report stage, final amendments are made before the bill moves to the House of Lords
• What is the purpose of the first reading in the House of Commons?

  Formal introduction
• Match the stage of the legislative process with its purpose:

  Second Reading ↔️ Debate on bill's principles

  Committee Stage ↔️ Line-by-line review

  Third Reading ↔️ Final debate and vote

  Royal Assent ↔️ Monarch approves the bill
• A bill becomes an Act of Parliament after receiving Royal Assent.

  True
• Match the type of bill with its key characteristic:

  Public bills ↔️ Affect the public at large

  Private bills ↔️ Affect a specific group or locality
• The committee stage allows for in-depth analysis and refinement of the bill.


  True
• After the first reading, the second reading involves a general debate
• The outcome of the second reading determines if the bill should proceed
• What does the full House of Commons debate during the report stage?

  Amendments from the committee
• After the third reading, the bill is sent to the House of Lords
• What type of committee conducts a line-by-line review of the bill during the committee stage?

  Select committee
• Order the stages of a bill in the House of Commons

  1️⃣ First Reading

  2️⃣ Second Reading

  3️⃣ Committee Stage

  4️⃣ Report Stage

  5️⃣ Third Reading
• Which House reviews a bill after it passes the House of Commons?

  House of Lords