Why do we need laws? we need laws so that it can protect our rights, our property, and our people. Because what happens if we didn't have laws. How does a bill become a law? Here are 7 stages on how a bill becomes an Act of Parliament.
1. First of all the bill which is a draft copy is introduced to parliament for discussion.
2. The members of parliament (MPs) debate whether they should keep the draft copy for a select committee or whether it should be rejected.
3. The select committee carefully looks through the bill. Any interested person can submit ideas on the bill to this committee.
4. The bill is returned to the parliament for its second reading, along with the recommendations of the select committee. Members think carefully about the recommendations and decide whether or not the bill will proceed to the "House in Committee".
5. The bill is voted on clause by clause. This is the last chance to change the bill.
6. The bill has its third and final reading. Another vote is taken.
7. The Governor General signs the bill on behalf of the sovereign and they are now agreeing that it should become an Act of Parliament and therefore one of the laws of our society.
2. The members of parliament (MPs) debate whether they should keep the draft copy for a select committee or whether it should be rejected.
3. The select committee carefully looks through the bill. Any interested person can submit ideas on the bill to this committee.
4. The bill is returned to the parliament for its second reading, along with the recommendations of the select committee. Members think carefully about the recommendations and decide whether or not the bill will proceed to the "House in Committee".
5. The bill is voted on clause by clause. This is the last chance to change the bill.
6. The bill has its third and final reading. Another vote is taken.
7. The Governor General signs the bill on behalf of the sovereign and they are now agreeing that it should become an Act of Parliament and therefore one of the laws of our society.
