Development & Bill Process (Week 12)

What is an idea for a new law called, before it is approved?

• A Bill

• A Beak

• A Nose

Where are Bills talked about before they become laws?

• The House of Commons

• The House of Lords

• Both

What are ways that a policy/bill can begin?

• The Public

• The Media

• Public Services

• Politicians

• Subject Experts

What paper comes first?

• White

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

What is the more formal paper?

• White

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

What paper is published in order to gather opinions from public meetings, specialist consultations and open enquires from outside government.

• White

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

A _____ bill usually effects the whole country and is created by government.

• Public

• Private

• Private Member

• Civilian

A _____ bill is proposed by a local authority or a large organisation and generally will only affect the group who proposed it.

• Public

• Private

• Private Member

• Civilian

What are parliamentary committee/ subcommittee meetings?

• Weekly meetings for the PM and their cabinet

• Meetings between House of Lords and House of Commons

• A smaller focused group with more time and expert knowledge than the cabinet meeting to discuss a green paper

• A smaller focused group with more time and expert knowledge than the cabinet meeting to discuss a white paper

A ______ bill is introduced by a member of the House of Commons or the House of Lords who have to enter a ballot to guarantee time to propose and debate the bill in parliament.

• Public

• Private

• Private Member

• Civilian