United KingdomGovernment and law 5 · Government, law and your role
A bill has been passed by both Houses of Parliament. What must happen before it becomes law?
- aIt must receive Royal Assent from the monarch.Correct answer
- bIt must be approved in a national referendum.
- cIt must be signed by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
- dIt must be approved by every local council.
Why?
After both Houses agree a bill, the monarch gives Royal Assent and it becomes an Act of Parliament. Referendums are rare and are not part of the normal process.
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