How Laws are Made Quiz

What is a Bill in the context of making laws?

• A proposal for a new tax

• A proposal for a new building

• A proposal for a new school

• A proposal for a new law

What is the purpose of a Green Paper in the process of making a law?

• To present the Government's ideas for future policy

• To present the Government's education plan

• To present the Government's budget plan

• To present the Government's foreign policy

Who is involved in the public discussion of a Green Paper?

• Internet service providers

• Car manufacturers

• Agricultural workers

• Construction workers

What is the next step after the public discussion of a Green Paper?

• Publishing a yellow paper

• Publishing a blue paper

• Publishing a red paper

• Publishing a white paper

Who must agree whether a proposal is taken forward after the white paper is published?

• Local government officials

• Members of Parliament

• Civil servants

• Cabinet Ministers

Who introduces the Bill to Parliament for debate?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister

• The Leader of the Opposition

• The Minister responsible for the policy

Who comments on, debates, or amends the Bill in Parliament?

• Mayors of cities

• MPs and members of the House of Lords

• Members of the European Parliament

• Local council members

What happens after a Bill is agreed by both houses of Parliament?

• It is passed to the Prime Minister for formal approval

• It is passed to the President for formal approval

• It is passed to the monarch for formal approval

• It is passed to the Speaker of the House for formal approval