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Which of the following entities is NOT typically involved in the initial stages of formulating a bill?
Which of the following entities is NOT typically involved in the initial stages of formulating a bill?
- Public opinion
- Pressure groups
- Parliamentary counsel (correct)
- The media
After the Cabinet discusses an idea for a bill, what is the immediate next step if the Cabinet decides to proceed?
After the Cabinet discusses an idea for a bill, what is the immediate next step if the Cabinet decides to proceed?
- The bill states in the house where the Minister resides
- The bill undergoes its first reading in the lower house.
- The bill is placed on the parliamentary agenda.
- The relevant minister, with Parliament counsel, drafts the bill. (correct)
In which house does the bill initially state, and what is the determining factor for this location?
In which house does the bill initially state, and what is the determining factor for this location?
- Joint session, to ensure bipartisan support.
- The house where the Minister resides. (correct)
- Upper house, based on the bill's complexity.
- Lower house, based on parliamentary procedure.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Second Reading' stage in the passage of a bill?
What is the primary purpose of the 'Second Reading' stage in the passage of a bill?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Cabinet in the bill passage process?
Which of the following best describes the role of the Cabinet in the bill passage process?
After the 'Second Reading', what typically occurs to allow ministers time to respond to a bill?
After the 'Second Reading', what typically occurs to allow ministers time to respond to a bill?
What role do 'pressure groups' play in the stages of passing a bill?
What role do 'pressure groups' play in the stages of passing a bill?
What is the significance of placing a bill on the 'parliamentary agenda'?
What is the significance of placing a bill on the 'parliamentary agenda'?
Which stages must each bill mandatorily go through in the lower house?
Which stages must each bill mandatorily go through in the lower house?
What is the role of the 'Public service' in the stages of passing a bill?
What is the role of the 'Public service' in the stages of passing a bill?
Flashcards
First Reading
First Reading
A stage in the bill passage where the title of the bill is read in the lower house.
Second Reading
Second Reading
The stage where the relevant minister introduces the bill; explains the objectives of the bill.
Cabinet Consideration
Cabinet Consideration
Before a bill is drafted, the Cabinet discusses the initial idea and decides whether to approve it or not.
Bill States
Bill States
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Bill Drafting
Bill Drafting
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Cabinet Approval
Cabinet Approval
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Parliamentary Agenda Placement
Parliamentary Agenda Placement
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Vote to proceed
Vote to proceed
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Adjournment for Response
Adjournment for Response
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Study Notes
- Stages in the passage of a bill
Origin of an idea
- Public opinion
- Pressure groups
- Government advisers
- Members of Parliament
- Public service
- The media
- Political parties
- Cabinet
Cabinet Involvement
- The cabinet discusses the idea and decides whether to approve it.
- Under instructions from the relevant Minister, Parliament counsel will draft (design) the bill, according to what the government wants.
- The cabinet then decides whether to approve that bill.
- The bill is placed on the parliamentary Agenda for the relevant chamber
- The bill starts in the house where the Minister resides, in the lower house, and each bill must go through:
First Reading
- Reading the title of the bill
- A vote is taken to proceed
Second Reading
- The relevant minister introduces the bill by explaining the objectives of the bill.
- The matter gets adjourned on that bill to give time for the ministers to respond to the bill.
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