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Difficulty: EasyLegislative Functions, Law-Making Process, and Controls

During the law-making process in a parliament, at which stage is a bill subjected to detailed, clause-by-clause scrutiny and potential amendment by a selected group of lawmakers?

  1. A
    First Reading
  2. B
    Second Reading
  3. Committee StageAnswer
  4. D
    Third Reading

Answer

The Committee Stage is the phase in the law-making process where a bill undergoes detailed clause-by-clause examination and amendment.
During the Committee Stage, a bill is referred to a standing, ad hoc, or committee of the whole house. Members examine the text line by line, debate specific clauses, and make detailed amendments before reporting back to the legislature.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary characteristic of each stage of bill passage
First Reading = formal introduction; Second Reading = general debate on principles; Committee Stage = detailed clause-by-clause scrutiny; Third Reading = final passage vote.
Understanding the precise function of each stage isolates where detailed amendments occur.
2
Match the question requirement to the correct stage
Clause-by-clause scrutiny and amendments take place during the Committee Stage.
Smaller specialized committees have the time and expertise required to review every clause of proposed legislation.

Key Concept

Stages of the Law-Making Process
Estimated Time:45s
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