Why do we need laws and where do they come from?

12 questions

1. What is this describing? A law or a set of laws that have been passed by Parliament; the word is also used to describe the act of making a new law.
2. Which of the following correctly describes the three parts of Parliament?
3. Which of the following correctly describes the role of the police in law-making?
4. Match the word to its correct definition.
5. A ___ is a person who helps create, debate and decide on new laws; in the UK, these are Members of Parliament and members of the House of Lords.
6. Which of the following is the correct end for this sentence? A democracy means rule by the ...
7. Complete the sentence: Laws ensure ___, fairness, safety and clarity, protecting rights and providing rules for society.
8. Match the word to the correct definition.
9. Order the stages of the legislative process.
10. The legislative process ensures laws reflect the needs and values of ___.
11. Which of the following is true about how laws are made in the UK?
12. Match the legislation to the year it gained Royal Assent.

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