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Describe the stages a Bill goes through in Parliament, from introduction to becoming an Act, including the role of the President.

hard 5 marks Class 8 · Social and Political Life · Parliament and the Making of Laws
Answer
A Bill is introduced, read in three stages, examined by a committee, passed by both Houses, and then sent to the President for assent or rejection, after which it becomes an Act.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Introduction of the Bill in Parliament.
  2. First reading – brief presentation and printing of the Bill.
  3. Second reading – detailed discussion and possible amendments.
  4. Committee stage – expert review and detailed scrutiny.
  5. Third reading – final debate and voting.
  6. If passed, the Bill is sent to the President.
  7. The President can give assent, withhold assent, or return it with suggestions.
  8. Once assented, the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament.
Common mistake: Mixing the order of the first, second, and third readings

Concept tested: Bill passage process

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