AC1:1 Describe processes used for law making

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In England and Wales, laws are made by:

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Parliament and the Judiciary

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Parliament is made up of:

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The Monarch, the House of Lords and the House of Commons

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What are members of the House of Commons called?

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MPs

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A draft act or law is called a:

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Bill

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A Bill is outlined in a document called a

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White Paper

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Through how many readings must a Bill pass before it becomes a law?

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3

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New laws may be introduced:

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In the House of Lords, but more usually in the House Commons

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What is the name given to the stage where a small group of MPs look closely at a proposed law?

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Committee Stage

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The role of the House of Lords is to

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Scrutinise proposed laws and suggest changes if necessary

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A Bill may go back and forward between the House of Commons and the House of Lords in a process sometimes called

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Ping Pong