Stages of Passing a Bill Quiz & 3 Branches Review

At what stage in the law making process, is a bill introduced to Parliament?

• Second Reading

• Committee Stage

• First Reading

• Report Stage

During which stage do members debate the bill's principle?

• First Reading

• Second Reading

• Committee Stage

• Royal Assent

What happens at the Committee Stage?

• The bill is printed and read

• Members debate the bill's principle

• A small group of members study the bill clause by clause

• The bill receives Royal Assent

After the bill is approved in the House of Commons, what needs to happen before the bill receives Royal Assent?

• The Governor General signs the bill

• Everyone waits for the results of the Third Reading

• It must complete the Report Stage

• It must pass in the Senate

What happens during the Third Reading of a bill?

• The bill is introduced for the first time.

• Parliamentarians debate the bill again.

• The bill is sent to the Governor General.

• The bill is voted on for the first time.

Who gives the final approval for a bill to become law?

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker of the House

• The Governor General

• The Chief Justice

Who represents the regions and minority groups in Canada Parliament?

• The Prime Minister

• The Speaker of the House

• The Governor General

• Senators

The branch of government responsible for interpreting and applying the law.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

• Legislative Branch

The branch of government responsible for making laws.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

• Legislative Branch

The Supreme Court is in this branch of government.

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Federal Branch

• Legislative Branch