The document discusses the gazette and the lawmaking process in India. It defines a gazette as a public journal or newspaper of record that is authorized to publish government or legal notices. It describes The Gazette of India as the official weekly journal of the Government of India published since 1950. The summary explains that for a bill to become a law in India it must pass through both houses of parliament and receive presidential approval, and outlines the various stages of this legislative process including introduction, discussion, voting, proceedings in the other house, resolutions in joint sessions, and presidential assent.
The document summarizes the policy making process in Germany. It discusses that Germany has a federal system with 16 states. Policymaking is distributed among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at both the federal and state levels. The main points are:
- The Bundestag (lower house of parliament) and Bundesrat (upper house) both participate in policymaking. The Bundestag approves laws while the Bundesrat represents state interests.
- The chancellor leads the executive branch and is elected by the Bundestag. Federal agencies also provide policy advice to ministries.
- The process involves bills being introduced and debated in parliament over three readings, with opportunities for amendments. The Bundes
The Japanese government has an executive branch led by a Prime Minister selected by the Diet, Japan's legislature. The Emperor is the symbolic head of state with no real political power. The legislature, called the Diet, is made up of the House of Representatives and House of Councilors and passes legislation and controls the budget. Japan's independent judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and interprets the country's post-World War II constitution.
The Japanese political system has a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors. The Constitution of Japan was established in 1947 and outlines the executive powers belonging to the Cabinet. Current political issues in Japan include debates around increasing consumption tax, accepting debris from the 2011 earthquake, reconstruction assistance, and whether to resume nuclear power operations.
Japan has a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy system of government. The Emperor is the symbolic head of state, while executive power is held by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Legislative power is shared between the upper House of Councillors and lower House of Representatives. The longest-ruling party is the conservative Liberal Democratic Party, though other major parties include the center-left Democratic Party of Japan. The judicial system is based on civil law and independent courts have the power of judicial review.
The Japanese Governmental Structure
What type of Government does Japan have???
The Japanese government, a constitutional monarchy, is based on a parliamentary cabinet system.
Executive power is vested in the cabinet, which consists of the prime minister and not more than 17 ministers of state that collectively are responsible to the Diet.
Separation of Powers
The Constitution of Japan, which came into effect in 1947, is based on the principles of popular sovereignty, respect for fundamental human rights, and the advocacy of peace. Japan’s political system is one of constitutional democracy. In accordance with the principle of “separation of powers,” the activities of the national government are formally divided into legislative, judicial, and executive organs.
Separation of Powers
The emperor is “the symbol of the State and unity of the people.” The emperor appoints the prime minister and chief judge of the Supreme Court as designated by the Diet, and performs “only such acts in matters of state” as provided for in the constitution along with the advice and approval of the cabinet, such as promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws, cabinet orders and treaties, convocation of the Diet, dissolution of the House of Representatives, and so forth.
Separation of Powers
The Constitution of Japan proclaims a system of representative democracy in which the Diet is “the highest organ of state power.”
Separation of Powers
It is formally specified that the Diet, as the core of Japan’s system of governance, takes precedence over the government’s executive branch. The designation of the prime minister, who heads the executive branch, is done by resolution of the Diet. Japan practices a system of parliamentary cabinet by which the prime minister appoints the majority of the cabinet members from among members of the Diet. The cabinet thus works in solidarity with the Diet and is responsible to it. In this respect, the system is similar to that of Great Britain, but different from that of the United States, where the three branches of government are theoretically on a level of perfect equality.
Separation of Powers
The National Diet, composed of two houses - the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, is the highest organ of state power and the sole law-making organ of the State.
The House of Representatives may introduce “no-confidence motions” with respect to the cabinet. The cabinet, on the other hand, is able to dissolve the House of Representatives.
Separation of Powers
The National Diet also has the authority to designate the chief judge and appoint the other judges of the Supreme Court. It is the Supreme Court that determines the
The document outlines the law making process in India. It begins with the introduction of a bill in Parliament by a minister or private member. It is then circulated, discussed clause by clause, and voted on in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. For it to become law, the bill must be passed by both houses and receive presidential assent. Key aspects include bills being referred to committees for review, different processes for ordinary bills and constitutional amendment bills, resolutions in case of disagreements between houses, and the president's role in giving final approval.
Japan has a constitutional monarchy with an emperor as the ceremonial head of state. The executive branch is headed by a prime minister as head of government who selects cabinet members. The bicameral legislative branch is the Diet, made up of the House of Councillors and the more powerful House of Representatives. The judicial branch's highest court is the Supreme Court headed by a chief justice.
The document summarizes the policy making process in Germany. It discusses that Germany has a federal system with 16 states. Policymaking is distributed among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at both the federal and state levels. The main points are:
- The Bundestag (lower house of parliament) and Bundesrat (upper house) both participate in policymaking. The Bundestag approves laws while the Bundesrat represents state interests.
- The chancellor leads the executive branch and is elected by the Bundestag. Federal agencies also provide policy advice to ministries.
- The process involves bills being introduced and debated in parliament over three readings, with opportunities for amendments. The Bundes
The Japanese government has an executive branch led by a Prime Minister selected by the Diet, Japan's legislature. The Emperor is the symbolic head of state with no real political power. The legislature, called the Diet, is made up of the House of Representatives and House of Councilors and passes legislation and controls the budget. Japan's independent judicial branch is headed by the Supreme Court and interprets the country's post-World War II constitution.
The Japanese political system has a bicameral legislature consisting of the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors. The Constitution of Japan was established in 1947 and outlines the executive powers belonging to the Cabinet. Current political issues in Japan include debates around increasing consumption tax, accepting debris from the 2011 earthquake, reconstruction assistance, and whether to resume nuclear power operations.
Japan has a parliamentary representative democratic monarchy system of government. The Emperor is the symbolic head of state, while executive power is held by the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Legislative power is shared between the upper House of Councillors and lower House of Representatives. The longest-ruling party is the conservative Liberal Democratic Party, though other major parties include the center-left Democratic Party of Japan. The judicial system is based on civil law and independent courts have the power of judicial review.
The Japanese Governmental Structure
What type of Government does Japan have???
The Japanese government, a constitutional monarchy, is based on a parliamentary cabinet system.
Executive power is vested in the cabinet, which consists of the prime minister and not more than 17 ministers of state that collectively are responsible to the Diet.
Separation of Powers
The Constitution of Japan, which came into effect in 1947, is based on the principles of popular sovereignty, respect for fundamental human rights, and the advocacy of peace. Japan’s political system is one of constitutional democracy. In accordance with the principle of “separation of powers,” the activities of the national government are formally divided into legislative, judicial, and executive organs.
Separation of Powers
The emperor is “the symbol of the State and unity of the people.” The emperor appoints the prime minister and chief judge of the Supreme Court as designated by the Diet, and performs “only such acts in matters of state” as provided for in the constitution along with the advice and approval of the cabinet, such as promulgation of amendments of the constitution, laws, cabinet orders and treaties, convocation of the Diet, dissolution of the House of Representatives, and so forth.
Separation of Powers
The Constitution of Japan proclaims a system of representative democracy in which the Diet is “the highest organ of state power.”
Separation of Powers
It is formally specified that the Diet, as the core of Japan’s system of governance, takes precedence over the government’s executive branch. The designation of the prime minister, who heads the executive branch, is done by resolution of the Diet. Japan practices a system of parliamentary cabinet by which the prime minister appoints the majority of the cabinet members from among members of the Diet. The cabinet thus works in solidarity with the Diet and is responsible to it. In this respect, the system is similar to that of Great Britain, but different from that of the United States, where the three branches of government are theoretically on a level of perfect equality.
Separation of Powers
The National Diet, composed of two houses - the House of Representatives and the House of Councilors, is the highest organ of state power and the sole law-making organ of the State.
The House of Representatives may introduce “no-confidence motions” with respect to the cabinet. The cabinet, on the other hand, is able to dissolve the House of Representatives.
Separation of Powers
The National Diet also has the authority to designate the chief judge and appoint the other judges of the Supreme Court. It is the Supreme Court that determines the
The document outlines the law making process in India. It begins with the introduction of a bill in Parliament by a minister or private member. It is then circulated, discussed clause by clause, and voted on in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. For it to become law, the bill must be passed by both houses and receive presidential assent. Key aspects include bills being referred to committees for review, different processes for ordinary bills and constitutional amendment bills, resolutions in case of disagreements between houses, and the president's role in giving final approval.
Japan has a constitutional monarchy with an emperor as the ceremonial head of state. The executive branch is headed by a prime minister as head of government who selects cabinet members. The bicameral legislative branch is the Diet, made up of the House of Councillors and the more powerful House of Representatives. The judicial branch's highest court is the Supreme Court headed by a chief justice.
The document discusses the roles and activities of the UK House of Commons. It describes how the House of Commons meets in the Palace of Westminster and is divided along party lines. Members of Parliament represent their constituents, propose and scrutinize legislation, and hold the government accountable through questioning. A typical work day involves oral questions to ministers, debates on bills and other issues, and select committee meetings. The House of Commons must also approve taxation and government spending.
The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, aimed to increase Indian representation in British government by expanding legislative councils and introducing elections. However, the British did not consider the councils true parliaments and did not intend for India to progress toward self-government. Key aspects included establishing separate electorates for Muslims, expanding council sizes, and creating executive councils in some provinces. While nationalists welcomed greater representation, they were unhappy with restrictions that still left British in control.
A bill must pass through various stages before becoming an act of parliament. It is first introduced in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, then it may be referred to a standing committee for review before undergoing a second reading of general discussion and clause-by-clause review. It then faces a third reading where it is debated and voted on. If passed, it moves to the other house for the same process before being sent to the president for assent to become an act. Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
After WWII, the Allies led by General Douglas MacArthur oversaw Japan's transition to a democratic government with a new constitution. The constitution established a parliamentary democracy with an emperor as ceremonial head of state. It guaranteed human rights and extended voting rights to women. Japan's economy was rebuilt with US aid and it became one of the wealthiest nations in the world with a highly educated workforce.
The document outlines the history of press laws in India from 1818 to independence. It discusses the abolition of censorship in 1818, the introduction of licensing regulations in 1823, and various acts passed throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries like the Vernacular Press Act of 1878, the Newspapers (Incitement of Offences) Act of 1908, and the Indian Press Act of 1910 that imposed restrictions on newspapers. A committee was formed post-independence to review these laws and make recommendations, including repealing repressive legislation and ensuring freedom of press.
This document outlines the key topics and assignments for a government and politics lesson on constitutions. It includes homework tasks like setting up a blog, reading newspapers, and researching media platforms. Classwork will involve group presentations, seminars, and exams. The core content covers the features of the UK's unwritten constitution, including how power is distributed and balanced. Other sections define the functions of constitutions in general and compare codified versus uncodified systems. Discussion questions prompt analysis of the UK system and comparisons to other countries' constitutions.
Feudal Japan had a monarchy system that shifted to a shogunate system, with the emperor as the nominal head of state but military shoguns holding true power. It transitioned to a constitutional monarchy in the Meiji period. Post-war Japan's government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy based on the Westminster model, with an elected National Diet and prime minister selected from the majority party as head of government. Key political parties today include the ruling conservative LDP and opposition centrist DPJ.
The Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 were a tool of change that brought electoral reforms including separate electorates for Muslims. This was significant in the history of India's partition, as it gave constitutional recognition to Muslims and allowed them to elect their own representatives. However, tensions grew between Hindus and Muslims over time, as the Congress went back on agreements like the Lucknow Pact and deviated from providing promised political rights to minorities. By 1937, the introduction of provincial elections under separate electorates further solidified Muslim identity and pushed the movement for Pakistan.
This document provides an outline and overview of the constitution and constitutional development of Bangladesh. It begins with definitions of what a constitution is, then discusses the various methods of establishing constitutions, types of constitutions, and the history of Bangladesh's constitutional development. Specifically, it describes how Bangladesh was initially governed by a proclamation of independence and two constitutional orders before adopting its first constitution in 1972. It also summarizes the 14 amendments that have been made to Bangladesh's constitution since its inception.
The document discusses the constitutions of China and Taiwan. It provides details on China's 1982 constitution as well as previous versions from 1954 and 1975. It outlines the sections of China's constitution which include the preamble, general principles, fundamental rights and duties of citizens, and the structure of the state. It also briefly discusses Taiwan's 1912 Provisional Constitution and its current constitution drafted by the Kuomintang that established a centralized republic with five branches of government.
The politics of Vietnam are dominated by the Communist Party of Vietnam, which holds a monopoly on power. Vietnam is a single-party socialist republic with the President as head of state and Prime Minister as head of government. Key leaders include President Trương Tấn Sang, Communist Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng, and National Assembly Chairman Nguyễn Sinh Hùng. The Communist Party of Vietnam governs according to the 1992 constitution and guides policymaking through the National Congress and Central Committee.
The document provides an overview of the political system and constitutions of Turkey from 1876 to the present. It discusses Turkey's first constitution in 1876 under the Ottoman Empire as well as subsequent constitutions adopted in 1921, 1924, 1961, and 1982, which is the current constitution. It summarizes the key events and changes made under each constitution, including Turkey becoming a republic in 1923 and a shift to a secular government in 1937. The document also discusses the current debate around potentially replacing the 1982 constitution with a new constitution that would implement an executive presidential system.
The document summarizes Switzerland's political system and government. It describes Switzerland as a multi-party federal parliamentary democratic republic. Executive power is shared by the Federal Council of 7 members and the Federal Chancellery. Citizens can directly propose legislation through referendums and initiatives. The Federal Assembly is bicameral. Political power is shared among the four largest parties in the Federal Council.
Prior to French colonization, Vietnam was ruled by an emperor under a Confucian system modeled after China. During French rule, the emperor remained a figurehead. After division in 1954, North Vietnam established a Soviet-style communist regime while South Vietnam had a Western-style parliamentary system. Neither country became a true democracy. After reunification in 1976, Vietnam adopted a communist system with a strong central government ruled by the Vietnamese Communist Party.
The document provides information on the Indian constitution, including:
1. It defines a constitution as a set of fundamental principles that govern how a state is organized.
2. The Indian constitution is the supreme law of the land and all other laws must conform to it. It defines the government and the relationship between the government and citizens.
3. The Indian constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly over a period of almost 3 years, borrowing elements from several other constitutions, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
The document discusses key concepts related to the UK constitution, including what a constitution is, the differences between codified and uncodified constitutions, the sources and features of the UK constitution, and debates around sovereignty and reform. It notes that while Parliament is legally sovereign, in practice political sovereignty has evolved, such as through devolution and EU membership, which have placed some limits on Parliamentary power.
The document discusses the Gazette of India, which is the government gazette and official journal of the Government of India. It is published weekly by the Department of Publication under the Ministry of Urban Development. As a public journal, it prints official government notices and is the authentic source for government policies and decisions. The Gazette of India began publication in 1950 and employs over 270 people. It is printed in both English and Hindi and has headquarters in New Delhi. The Ministry of Urban Development also began publishing an electronic version of the Gazette in 2008.
The document summarizes the policy making process in Germany. It discusses that Germany has a federal system with 16 states. Policymaking is distributed among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at both the federal and state levels. The main points are:
- The Bundestag (lower house of parliament) and Bundesrat (upper house representing states) both participate in policymaking. The Bundestag approves laws while the Bundesrat has veto power over laws affecting states.
- The chancellor is the head of government and chief executive. As leader of the largest party, the chancellor is elected by the Bundestag.
- Federal agencies provide policy advice to ministries and participate in policy
The document discusses the roles and activities of the UK House of Commons. It describes how the House of Commons meets in the Palace of Westminster and is divided along party lines. Members of Parliament represent their constituents, propose and scrutinize legislation, and hold the government accountable through questioning. A typical work day involves oral questions to ministers, debates on bills and other issues, and select committee meetings. The House of Commons must also approve taxation and government spending.
The Indian Councils Act of 1909, also known as the Morley-Minto Reforms, aimed to increase Indian representation in British government by expanding legislative councils and introducing elections. However, the British did not consider the councils true parliaments and did not intend for India to progress toward self-government. Key aspects included establishing separate electorates for Muslims, expanding council sizes, and creating executive councils in some provinces. While nationalists welcomed greater representation, they were unhappy with restrictions that still left British in control.
A bill must pass through various stages before becoming an act of parliament. It is first introduced in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha, then it may be referred to a standing committee for review before undergoing a second reading of general discussion and clause-by-clause review. It then faces a third reading where it is debated and voted on. If passed, it moves to the other house for the same process before being sent to the president for assent to become an act. Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
After WWII, the Allies led by General Douglas MacArthur oversaw Japan's transition to a democratic government with a new constitution. The constitution established a parliamentary democracy with an emperor as ceremonial head of state. It guaranteed human rights and extended voting rights to women. Japan's economy was rebuilt with US aid and it became one of the wealthiest nations in the world with a highly educated workforce.
The document outlines the history of press laws in India from 1818 to independence. It discusses the abolition of censorship in 1818, the introduction of licensing regulations in 1823, and various acts passed throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries like the Vernacular Press Act of 1878, the Newspapers (Incitement of Offences) Act of 1908, and the Indian Press Act of 1910 that imposed restrictions on newspapers. A committee was formed post-independence to review these laws and make recommendations, including repealing repressive legislation and ensuring freedom of press.
This document outlines the key topics and assignments for a government and politics lesson on constitutions. It includes homework tasks like setting up a blog, reading newspapers, and researching media platforms. Classwork will involve group presentations, seminars, and exams. The core content covers the features of the UK's unwritten constitution, including how power is distributed and balanced. Other sections define the functions of constitutions in general and compare codified versus uncodified systems. Discussion questions prompt analysis of the UK system and comparisons to other countries' constitutions.
Feudal Japan had a monarchy system that shifted to a shogunate system, with the emperor as the nominal head of state but military shoguns holding true power. It transitioned to a constitutional monarchy in the Meiji period. Post-war Japan's government is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy based on the Westminster model, with an elected National Diet and prime minister selected from the majority party as head of government. Key political parties today include the ruling conservative LDP and opposition centrist DPJ.
The Minto-Morley Reforms of 1909 were a tool of change that brought electoral reforms including separate electorates for Muslims. This was significant in the history of India's partition, as it gave constitutional recognition to Muslims and allowed them to elect their own representatives. However, tensions grew between Hindus and Muslims over time, as the Congress went back on agreements like the Lucknow Pact and deviated from providing promised political rights to minorities. By 1937, the introduction of provincial elections under separate electorates further solidified Muslim identity and pushed the movement for Pakistan.
This document provides an outline and overview of the constitution and constitutional development of Bangladesh. It begins with definitions of what a constitution is, then discusses the various methods of establishing constitutions, types of constitutions, and the history of Bangladesh's constitutional development. Specifically, it describes how Bangladesh was initially governed by a proclamation of independence and two constitutional orders before adopting its first constitution in 1972. It also summarizes the 14 amendments that have been made to Bangladesh's constitution since its inception.
The document discusses the constitutions of China and Taiwan. It provides details on China's 1982 constitution as well as previous versions from 1954 and 1975. It outlines the sections of China's constitution which include the preamble, general principles, fundamental rights and duties of citizens, and the structure of the state. It also briefly discusses Taiwan's 1912 Provisional Constitution and its current constitution drafted by the Kuomintang that established a centralized republic with five branches of government.
The politics of Vietnam are dominated by the Communist Party of Vietnam, which holds a monopoly on power. Vietnam is a single-party socialist republic with the President as head of state and Prime Minister as head of government. Key leaders include President Trương Tấn Sang, Communist Party General Secretary Nguyễn Phú Trọng, Prime Minister Nguyễn Tấn Dũng, and National Assembly Chairman Nguyễn Sinh Hùng. The Communist Party of Vietnam governs according to the 1992 constitution and guides policymaking through the National Congress and Central Committee.
The document provides an overview of the political system and constitutions of Turkey from 1876 to the present. It discusses Turkey's first constitution in 1876 under the Ottoman Empire as well as subsequent constitutions adopted in 1921, 1924, 1961, and 1982, which is the current constitution. It summarizes the key events and changes made under each constitution, including Turkey becoming a republic in 1923 and a shift to a secular government in 1937. The document also discusses the current debate around potentially replacing the 1982 constitution with a new constitution that would implement an executive presidential system.
The document summarizes Switzerland's political system and government. It describes Switzerland as a multi-party federal parliamentary democratic republic. Executive power is shared by the Federal Council of 7 members and the Federal Chancellery. Citizens can directly propose legislation through referendums and initiatives. The Federal Assembly is bicameral. Political power is shared among the four largest parties in the Federal Council.
Prior to French colonization, Vietnam was ruled by an emperor under a Confucian system modeled after China. During French rule, the emperor remained a figurehead. After division in 1954, North Vietnam established a Soviet-style communist regime while South Vietnam had a Western-style parliamentary system. Neither country became a true democracy. After reunification in 1976, Vietnam adopted a communist system with a strong central government ruled by the Vietnamese Communist Party.
The document provides information on the Indian constitution, including:
1. It defines a constitution as a set of fundamental principles that govern how a state is organized.
2. The Indian constitution is the supreme law of the land and all other laws must conform to it. It defines the government and the relationship between the government and citizens.
3. The Indian constitution was drafted by the Constituent Assembly over a period of almost 3 years, borrowing elements from several other constitutions, and came into effect on January 26, 1950.
The document discusses key concepts related to the UK constitution, including what a constitution is, the differences between codified and uncodified constitutions, the sources and features of the UK constitution, and debates around sovereignty and reform. It notes that while Parliament is legally sovereign, in practice political sovereignty has evolved, such as through devolution and EU membership, which have placed some limits on Parliamentary power.
The document discusses the Gazette of India, which is the government gazette and official journal of the Government of India. It is published weekly by the Department of Publication under the Ministry of Urban Development. As a public journal, it prints official government notices and is the authentic source for government policies and decisions. The Gazette of India began publication in 1950 and employs over 270 people. It is printed in both English and Hindi and has headquarters in New Delhi. The Ministry of Urban Development also began publishing an electronic version of the Gazette in 2008.
The document summarizes the policy making process in Germany. It discusses that Germany has a federal system with 16 states. Policymaking is distributed among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches at both the federal and state levels. The main points are:
- The Bundestag (lower house of parliament) and Bundesrat (upper house representing states) both participate in policymaking. The Bundestag approves laws while the Bundesrat has veto power over laws affecting states.
- The chancellor is the head of government and chief executive. As leader of the largest party, the chancellor is elected by the Bundestag.
- Federal agencies provide policy advice to ministries and participate in policy
The document describes the three branches of government in Canada: the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. It focuses on the legislative branch, outlining its three major components - the Governor General, House of Commons, and Senate. It explains the roles of important positions like the Prime Minister, cabinet ministers, and opposition parties in the legislative process of introducing, debating, and passing bills into laws.
The document provides an overview of the Finnish political system and culture. It discusses how decisions are made through a multi-level system of the EU, national government, regions, and municipalities. Power is distributed among the prime minister, parliament, president and judiciary. Decisions aim to address societal changes and are made through a consensus-oriented and pragmatic approach. Finnish political culture values trust in government, distinct small-nation identity, and reaching agreements through compromise.
The document discusses the purposive approach to statutory interpretation. It provides context on the mischief rule from Heydon's case and explains that the purposive approach:
1) Goes beyond the literal meaning of words to consider the overall purpose and context of the legislation;
2) Allows judges to add or remove words from an Act to support what they view as the purpose for which the Act was created; and
3) Considers factors like the subject matter, scope, and background of the Act in addition to the ordinary meaning of words.
The British constitution is not codified in a single document but can be found across various sources. It allows flexibility but some argue it should be codified for public access. Key principles include parliamentary supremacy, rule of law, and separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judiciary branches. However, membership in the EU and international treaties have also impacted the UK legal system.
The document provides information about legislation and the legislative process in the UK. It discusses why new laws are needed, how Parliament makes laws through Acts of Parliament and delegated legislation, and the process bills go through to become Acts. It describes the roles of the House of Commons and House of Lords in creating legislation. It also outlines some criticisms of the legislative process and methods of controlling delegated legislation.
The document summarizes political systems in several countries. For Great Britain, it describes the key elements of Britain's unwritten constitution, including the role of the monarchy and Parliament. It then summarizes the political systems of Japan, Mexico, and Russia. For Japan, it notes the structure of the National Diet and roles of the executive branch and bureaucracy. For Mexico, it discusses its early political history and current three-branch government system. For Russia, it outlines the country's political history since the Bolshevik Revolution and the structure of the former Soviet government.
This document summarizes the work of the House of Commons Library research service. It provides concise overviews of what the Library does, how it conducts research, what types of publications it produces during the legislative process, and how the public can access its information. The Library aims to provide expert, impartial research to support Members of Parliament and their staff. It keeps up to date on upcoming legislation and policy issues through ongoing contacts and monitoring of announcements. Briefings are produced at each stage of bills' progress through Parliament.
Parliament is comprised of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. It makes and passes laws, holds the government to account, and enables taxation. The governing party forms the government, which runs departments and proposes new laws. Bills are scrutinized by both Houses before becoming law with royal assent. Committees play an important role in scrutinizing legislation and policies in detail. Citizens can engage with Parliament through contacting their representatives, submitting evidence, visiting, and following committees.
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The document discusses the history and development of the British constitutional system and independence of the judiciary. It traces how the monarchy transitioned from an absolute to a constitutional monarchy through events like the Glorious Revolution and Bill of Rights, which strengthened Parliament. The branches of government are the legislature (Parliament), executive (Cabinet), and judiciary. The judiciary consists of judges and is independent from the other branches. The origins of the modern British legal system are also outlined.
The document outlines several key sources of the UK constitution:
Statute law includes written laws passed by Parliament that can be enforced in courts, along with statutes affecting how the country is governed. EU law and treaties have also become significant as they take precedence over conflicting UK law. Constitutional conventions are established practices relating to government powers that are not legally binding. Major works of authority and documents like the Magna Carta provide guidance and established important principles recognized as authoritative. The royal prerogative consists of traditional powers of the monarch now exercised by ministers, and common law is case law developed from legal precedents.
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Parliament consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords. Bills are introduced and debated in both houses before receiving royal assent to become acts. There are several stages of legislative procedure including introduction, committee review, amendments, and debate. Criticisms of the law making process include complex language, over-elaborate acts, and a lack of scrutiny due to time constraints. Parliamentary sovereignty means acts passed by Parliament supersede all other laws, however this has been limited by EU membership and human rights laws.
The document provides an overview of the key institutions that make up Britain's government. It describes the monarchy, prime minister, cabinet, government departments, civil service, parliament which consists of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and local authorities. It explains the roles and responsibilities of each institution.
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This document provides an overview of the AS Government and Politics unit on governing the UK. It covers the key topics of the UK constitution, including definitions of codified and uncodified constitutions, unitary and federal systems, and rigid vs flexible constitutions. The sources of the UK's uncodified constitution are explained, such as statute law, common law, conventions, and EU laws. Core principles like parliamentary sovereignty, the rule of law, and constitutional monarchy are also introduced. The document provides context and examples to explain these complex constitutional concepts in an accessible way.
Europe is the world's second smallest continent in terms of area. It has around 50 countries and a population of over 733 million people, making it the third most populous continent. Historically, European powers controlled large portions of other continents between the 16th and 20th centuries. Today, Europe has a high population density and wealth, with its economy being the largest on Earth.
This document discusses various constitutions including Canada's Constitution Act of 1982 and Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It explains that the Constitution Act marked the first inclusion of a charter of rights in Canada, giving courts a greater role in reviewing legislation. The Charter protects fundamental rights and freedoms and balances legislative and judicial powers. The document also summarizes other important constitutions like the Magna Carta and British North America Act of 1867 that helped establish Canada's system of government. Students will analyze sections of the fictional "Civic Mirror Constitution" in groups.
This document provides an introduction to the UK Parliament. It explains that Parliament is made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and Monarch. The Queen is the head of state and performs ceremonial duties like granting royal assent to pass laws. The houses of Parliament hold the government accountable, pass laws, and enable taxation. It describes the roles of the government and select committees. The passage of bills and types of legislation are outlined.
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2. Introduction
• In English- and French-speaking countries, newspaper
publishers have applied the name Gazette since the 17th
century; today, numerous weekly and daily newspapers bear
the name The Gazette.
• The gazette is a title of several newspsper and magazines
• In England, with the 1665 founding of The Oxford
Gazette (which became the London Gazette), the
word gazette came to indicate a public journal of the
government; today, such a journal is sometimes called
a government gazette. For some governments, publishing
information in a gazette was or is a legal necessity by which
official documents came into force and entered the public
domain. Such is the case for documents published in The
Gazette of India and in the Royal Thai Government
Gazette (est. 1858).
3. For example
• The government of the United Kingdom requires
government gazettes of its member countries
• Publication of the Edinburgh Gazette, the official
government newspaper in Scotland, began in
1699.
• The Belfast Gazette ofNorthern Ireland published
its first issue in 1921.
• I
• The Gazette of India;depatment of
publication,government of india founded.1950
4. Etymology
• Gazette is a loanword from the French
language; in turn, the French word is a 16th-century
permutation of the Italian gazzetta,
which is the name of a particular Venetian coin.
Gazzetta became an epithet for newspaper
during the early and middle 16th century, when
the first Venetian newspapers cost one
gazzetta.(Compare with other vernacularisms
from publishing lingo, such as the British penny
dreadful and the American dime novel.) This
loanword, with its various corruptions, persists
in numerous modern languages
5. Briefly define of gazette definition
• A gazette is a public journal, a newspaper of record, or simply a newspaper
• Public journal;- A government gazette (official gazette, official journal, official newspaper or
official diary.
• Newspaper of record; A newspaper of record is a major newspaper that has a
large circulation and whose editorial and news-gathering functions are
considered professional and typically authoritative a newspaper of record may
also be a publicly available newspaper that has been authorized or maintained
by a government to publish public or legal notices, and therefore serves as a
"newspaper of public record
• A "newspaper of public record", sometimes referred to as an "official newspaper",
refers to a publicly available newspaper that has been
authorised by a government to publish public or legal notices.It
is often established by statute or official action and publication
of notices within it, whether by the government or a private
party, is usually considered sufficient to comply with legal
requirements for public notice.
6. Journals of legislative bodies
• Several jurisdictions also publish a separate
periodical record of the proceedings of their
legislature
• United Kingdom
• United States
7. Briefly define
• United Kingdom
• The journals of the British Houses of Parliament, alongside the Hansard,
contain an official record of the Houses of Parliament. The journals are
a lengthened account written from the "Votes and Proceedings" (in the
House of Lords called "Minutes of Proceedings"), made day by day by
the Clerks at the Table, and printed on the responsibility of the Clerk of
the House. In the Commons the Votes and Proceedings, but not the
Journal, bear the Speaker's signature in fulfilment of a former order
that he should "peruse" them before publication. The journals of the
British House of Commons begin in the first year of the reign of Edward
VI in 1547, and are complete, except for a short interval under Elizabeth
I. Those of the House of Lords date from the first year of Henry VIII in
1509. Before that date the proceedings in parliament were entered in
the Rolls of Parliament, which extend from 1278 to 1503. The journals
of the Lords are "records" in the judicial sense; those of the Commons
are not.The Hansard, which is available from 1803, contains printed
transcripts of parliamentary debates.
8. Briefly define
• United States
• The Congressional Record is the official record of the
proceedings and debates of the United States Congress. It is
published by the United States Government Printing Office, and
is issued when the United States Congress is in session. Indexes
are issued approximately every two weeks. At the end of a
session of Congress, the daily editions are compiled in bound
volumes constituting the permanent edition.
• The City Record is the official journal of New York City. It is
published each weekday (except legal holidays) and contains
legal notices produced by city agencies, including notices of
proposed and adopted rules, procurement solicitations and
awards, upcoming public hearings and meetings, public
auctions and property dispositions, and selected court
decisions.
9. The Gazette of India
Type= government gazette
Publisher= Department of Publication, Government of India
Founded= 1950
Language= english,hindi
Headquarters= delhi
10. The Gazette of India
• The Gazette of India (: भारत का राजपत्र Bharat kaa Rajpatra) is a public
journal and an authorised legal document of the Government of India,
published weekly by the Department of Publication, Ministry of Urban
Development. As a public journal, the Gazette prints official notices
from the government. It is authentic in content, accurate and strictly
in accordance with the Government policies and decisions. The
gazette is printed by the Government of India Press
• The Publication Programme is executed as per the Government of
India (Allocation of Business Rules) issued from time to time by the
Cabinet Secretariat of the Republic of India.
• The Department of Publication is headed by the Controller of
Publications with the assistance of one Assistant Controller, one
Financial Officer and an Assistant Director. The gazette employs more
than 270 people under the supervision of the Ministry of Urban
Development, headquartered in Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
• The Ministry of Urban Development began publishing an electronic
version of the gazette in 2008.
11. Lawmaking procedure in India
• India is a federal country, therefore laws can be made
separately at different levels, by the Union Government
(Federal Government) for the entire country and by the
State Governments for their respective states.
The legislative procedure in India for the Union
Government requires that proposed bills pass through the
two legislative houses of theIndian parliament. The
legislative procedure for states with bicameral legislatures
requires that proposed bills be passed firstly in the
state's Vidhan Sabha (Lower House) and then in the State
Vidhan Parishad (Upper House). In states with unicameral
legislatures, laws and bills need only be passed in the
state's Vidhan Sabha, for there is no Vidhan Parishad
12. CONTENTS
• Difference between a Bill and an Act
• Procedure relating to an ordinary bill in the
Union Parliament
• First reading-introduction stage
• Thirdreading-voting stage
• Joint-session of boyh houses
• President’s approval
13. Difference between a Bill and an Act
• Legislative proposals are brought before either house of the
Parliament of India in the form of a bill. A bill is the draft of a
legislative proposal, which, when passed by both houses of
Parliament and assented to by the President, becomes an Act of
Parliament. As soon as the bill has been framed, it has to be
published in the news papers and the general public is asked to
comment in a democratic manner. The bill may then be amended to
incorporate the public opinion in a constructive manner and then may
be introduced in the Parliament by ministers or private members. The
former are called government bills and the latter, private members'
bills. Bills may also be classified as public bills and private bills. A
public bill is one referring to a matter applying to the public in
general, whereas a private bill relates to a particular person or
corporation or institution. The Orphanages and Charitable Homes Bill
or the Muslim Waqfs Bills are examples of private bills
14. Procedure relating to an ordinary bill in the
Union Parliament
• There are three stages
through which a bill has to
pass in one house of the
Parliament. The procedure
is similar for the State
Assemblies.
15. First reading - introduction stage
• Any member, or member-in-charge of the bill
seeks the leave of the house to introduce a
bill. If the bill is an important one, the
minister may make a brief speech, stating its
main features. After the bill has been
introduced, the first reading is deemed to be
over. Therefore, in the first stage, only the
principles and provisions
16. Second reading - discussion stage
• This stage concerns the consideration of the bill and its provisions
and is further divided into three stages.
• First stage On a date fixed for taking up consideration of the bill,
there takes place a general discussion when only the principles
are taken up for discussion. At this stage, three options are open
to the house. The bill may be straightaway be taken into
consideration or it may be referred to any of the Standing
Committees or it may be circulated for the purpose of eliciting
general opinion thereon Second stage, that is, discussion on the
report The next stage consists of a clause-by-clause consideration
of the bill as reported by the committee. When all the clauses
have been put to vote and disposed of, the second reading of the
bill is over. Third stage Changes or amendments to the bill can be
made only in this stage. Amendments become a part of a bill if
they are accepted by a majority of the members present and
voting.
17. Third reading - voting stage
• The next stage is the third reading. The debate on the
third reading of a bill is of a restricted character. It is
confined only to arguments either in support of the
bill or for its rejection as a whole, without referring to
its details. After the bill is passed, it is sent to the
other house. If the number of votes in favour and
against the bill are same, then the Presiding officer
(Speaker of the Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the
Rajya Sabha or anyone who is acting on their behalf)
of the house get a chance to cast his/her vote which is
referred to as a Casting Vote Right. If the number of
votes against the bill is greater, the
house/government will dissolve
18. Bill in the other house
• After a bill, other than a money bill, is transmitted to
the other house, it goes through all the stages in that
house as that in the first house. But if the bill passed by
one house is amended by the other house, it goes back
to the originating house. If the originating house does
not agree with the amendments, it shall be that the
two houses have disagreed.the other house can keep a
money bill for 14 days and ordinary bill for three
months . if it fails to return the bill within the fixed
time then the bill is deemed to be passed by both the
houses and then the bill is sent for president's approval
19. Joint-session of both houses
• In case of a deadlock between the two houses or
in a case where more than six months lapse in
the other house, the President may summon,
though is not bound to, a joint session of the two
houses which is presided over by the Speaker of
the Lok Sabha and the deadlock is resolved by
simple majority. Until now, only three bills: the
Dowry Prohibition Act (1961), the Banking Service
Commission Repeal Bill (1978) and the Prevention
of Terrorist Activities Act (2002) have been passed
at joint sessions
20. President's approval
• When a bill has been passed, it is sent to the President for his
approval. The President can assent or withhold his assent to a bill or
he can return a bill, other than a money bill which is recommended
by president himself to the houses, with his recommendations. If
the President gives his assent, the bill is published in The Gazette of
India[2] and becomes an Act from the date of his assent. If he
withholds his assent, the bill is dropped, which is known as pocket
veto. The pocket veto is not written in the constitution and has only
been exercised once by President Zail Singh: in 1986, over the
postal act where the government wanted to open postal letters
without warrant. If the president returns it for reconsideration, the
Parliament must do so, but if it is passed again and returned to him,
he must give his assent to it. In the case of a Constitutional
Amendment Bill, the President is bound to give his assent. In case
of the State Governments, the consent of the State's Governor has
to be obtained