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Difficulty: EasyStatute Law (Acts of Parliament)

A proposed new law is known as a 'Bill'. After a Bill has been passed by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, which final stage is required for it to become an Act of Parliament?

  1. A
    The senior judges approve it as Common Law
  2. B
    The Prime Minister signs it as a Royal Decree
  3. The Monarch gives Royal AssentAnswer
  4. D
    It is recorded as a Constitutional Convention

Answer

The Monarch gives Royal Assent
For a Bill to formally become an Act of Parliament, it must receive Royal Assent from the Monarch. While this is now a formal ceremony rather than a political choice, it remains the final necessary step in the legislative process for creating Statute Law.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the type of law being created through the parliamentary process.
Laws created by Acts of Parliament are classified as Statute Law.
Understanding the lifecycle of an Act helps distinguish it from other sources like Common Law or conventions.
2
Identify the final requirement for a Bill to be formally enacted after passing through both Houses.
The final stage is Royal Assent, where the Monarch formally agrees to the Bill.
A Bill only becomes an enforceable Act of Parliament once it has received Royal Assent.

Key Concept

The legislative process and Royal Assent
Estimated Time:45s
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