Bills in Parliament

Who gives royal assent to a bill?

• The Prime Minister

• The Governor General

• The President

• The Speaker of the House

What signifies the final approval of a bill?

• Debate in parliament

• Royal assent

• Public voting

• Prime Minister's signature

What is often put on the government to change laws?

• Pressure

• Support

• Criticism

• Encouragement

What is the main purpose of the responsible minister during the second reading of a bill?

• To vote on the bill

• To describe the main purpose and benefits of the bill

• To amend the bill

• To reject the bill

What determines if a bill proceeds to the next stage after the second reading?

• If the minister approves

• If the majority of members vote in favour

• If the bill is not debated

• If no questions are asked

What is the next step after a vote is taken during the third reading?

• The bill is discarded

• The bill is sent to the committee

• The bill is passed to the upper house if majority approves

• The bill is rewritten

What must happen for the bill to be passed to the upper house?

• It must be rewritten

• It must be approved by the majority

• It must be signed by the president

• It must be debated again

Which of the following is not part of the upper house process?

• First Reading

• Second Reading

• Royal Assent

• Fourth Reading

What is the purpose of the Committee of the Whole in the upper house process?

• To approve the bill

• To make changes to the bill

• To debate the bill

• To discard the bill

What is the second step in the upper house process?

• First Reading

• Second Reading

• Committee of the Whole

• Third Reading