citizenship law making plus direct taxes stuff

Flashcards about law-making processes, types of taxes, and methods of action for change.

What is a Green Paper in the context of law-making? for both houses

A consultation document containing proposed laws from the House of Commons, discussed with experts and interested groups.

What is a White Paper in law-making? for both houses

A prepared bill presented to either the House of Commons (HOC) or the House of Lords (HOL).

What happens during the First Reading of a bill? both houses

The bill is presented to the house and made available to its members.

What happens during the Second Reading of a bill? house of lord

The bill is debated in the house. no vote is taken

what happens during second reading ? house of commons

bill is debated in house mps vote on bill

what happens at committee stage? house of lords

whole house scrutinise bill and amendments

What occurs at the Committee Stage in the House of Commons?

A committee of 20 mps scrutinizes the bill and any vote on any amendments;

What happens during the Report Stage of a bill? both houses

The amended bill is presented to each house; those not involved in the committee may propose changes.

What happens during the Third Reading of a bill? house of commons

MPs vote on the fully amended bill.

what happens at third reading at house of lords?

lords may still amend bill

What needs to happen before a bill becomes a law?

After the Commons and Lords agree, it needs Royal Assent (approval by the monarch).

What is the result of Royal Assent?

Turns the bill into an Act of Parliament, which is a law.

What are direct taxes?

Taxes paid directly by a person or organization (e.g., income tax, council tax, inheritance tax).

What are indirect taxes?

Taxes paid on goods and services (e.g., VAT, excise duties).

What are excise duties?

Indirect taxes on specific items like alcohol and tobacco.

What is indirect action?

Making a case known through persuasion rather than direct action.

What is direct action?

Action taken to bring about change, such as demonstrations or strikes.