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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A proposed law being considered by Parliament.
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A proposal for a new law or a change to an existing law, considered by Parliament.
Revise: Branches of Government and MonarchyMPs debate issues, examine and vote on bills, and scrutinise government. The government is usually formed by the party with a majority of Commons seats. Opposition MPs challenge its decisions, but government-party backbenchers can also scrutinise ministers.
Both chambers scrutinise government and examine bills. The Lords can amend and delay legislation, but its powers are more limited, especially over Money Bills.
For an explanation question, link an MP’s action to its purpose: for example, proposing an amendment can correct a weakness in a bill.
Distinguish second reading, which debates a bill’s main principles, from committee stage, which examines its details line by line.
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A proposed law introduced into Parliament for consideration.
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Revise: The Westminster ParliamentPeers can identify unclear wording, practical difficulties or consequences that need further consideration, and propose amendments, meaning changes to a bill.
