Stages of a Bill 0.0 / 5 ? LawParliamentary law makingGCSEAQA Created by: SophieJ979Created on: 21-10-15 14:03 Where do most Bills start? House of Commons 1 of 25 What normally passes Bills before they become law? House of Commons 2 of 25 What is the first stage of a Bill's passage called? First Reading 3 of 25 What does the first stage of a Bill's passage involve? The name of the Bill and its aims are read out, with usually no discussion or debate 4 of 25 What is the second stage of a Bill's passage called? Second Reading 5 of 25 What does the second stage of a Bill's passage involved? A debate on the main principles of the Bill, directed by the Speaker 6 of 25 What happens at the end of the second stage of the Bill's passage? There is a vote 7 of 25 What is the third stage of a Bill's passage called? Committee Stage 8 of 25 What happens in the third stage of a Bill's passage? It is examined by a committee of MPs 9 of 25 What is the committee's role? To go through each clause of the Bill and propose amendments where necessary 10 of 25 How many MPs make up a committee? Between 20 and 50 11 of 25 Who makes up the committee? MPs from various political parties 12 of 25 What happens during a money Bill's Committee Stage? The whole House sits as a committee instead of select MPs 13 of 25 What is the fourth stage of a Bill's passage called? Report Stage 14 of 25 What happens during the fourth stage of a Bill's passage? The committee reports back to the House with the suggested amendments, which are voted on 15 of 25 What vote must an amendment get during the fourth stage of a Bill's passage to be passed? Majority - in favour 16 of 25 What is the fifth stage of a Bill's passage called? Third Reading 17 of 25 What happens during the fifth stage of a Bill's passage? There is a final vote on the Bill, with a further debate if at least 6 MPs request it 18 of 25 What happens if the vote is in favour of the Bill? It is passed to the other House, where it goes through the same stages 19 of 25 Can the House of Lords make amendments to a Bill? Yes, but they must be considered by the House of Commons before the Bill enters its final stage 20 of 25 What happens if the House of Lords refuse to pass a Bill? The House of Commons can introduce it in the next session of Parliament 21 of 25 What happens to a Bill that has been refused by the House of Lords but reintroduced to Parliament by the House of Commons? If it is passed for a second time it can receive the monarch's approval and become law without the House of Lords' consent 22 of 25 What is the stage called involving a Bill receiving the monarch's agreement to it becoming law? Royal Assent 23 of 25 What is the final stage of a Bill's passage? Commencement of an Act 24 of 25 Do all Acts have to be passed immediately? No, some can have a date set or a government minister nominated to choose the start date 25 of 25
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