1. Law Makers

2. Lesson Objectives Law Makers
Understand which people have the most influence when making and changing laws.
Begin to understand the process of how laws are made.
Explore how you can influence the law. 2
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3. What steps would you take to get your law implemented?
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In an Ideal World:
What new law would you like to see introduced to help improve the quality of life for young people in the UK?
What steps would you take to get your law implemented? 3
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4. Judge Who has the power? Law Makers 4
A public officer appointed to preside over cases in a court of law. 4
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5. The Police Who has the power? Law Makers 5
The role of this organisation is to maintain law and order within our communities. This includes protecting the public and preventing crime. 5
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6. The House of Lords Who has the power? Law Makers 6
Part of Parliament, it has around 800 members who were appointed by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister. Members have a number of roles, one of which is to consider and debate changes to the law. 6
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7. The Queen Who has the power? Law Makers 7 The Head of State.
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8. A University Student Who has the power? Law Makers 8
Someone who is currently studying at an institute of Higher Education. 8
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9. The Media Who has the power? Law Makers 9
A range of communication outlets through which news can be spread. 9
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10. The Government Who has the power? Law Makers 10
Lead by the Prime Minister they are responsible for all policy decisions across the UK. 10
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11. A Charity Who has the power? Law Makers 11
A not for profit organisation set up to provide support or financial aid for a particular cause. 11
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12. Chief Executive Officer
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Who has the power?
Chief Executive Officer
The highest ranking person in a company. 12
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13. An Unemployed Person Who has the power? Law Makers 13
Someone who is currently out of work. 13
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14. Who has the power? A Pensioner Law Makers 14
Someone who has retired and is receiving a pension. 14
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15. A Teenager Who has the power? Law Makers 15
A person aged between 15
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16. An MP Who has the power? Law Makers 16
A person who has been elected to represent the people from a particular area in the House of Commons. 16
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17. How a law is made Law Makers 17 Step 1: Step 2:
A proposal is made to create a new law (or to change an existing one). Government Ministers (MPs) then have to convince their colleagues to support the proposal. A group called the Legislation Committee has the final say as to whether a proposal can go onto the next step.
Step 2:
Once a proposal has been approved lawyers work on turning it into a Bill. Once a Bill has been created it can begin its journey through Parliament. 17
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18. Consideration of Amendments
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Parliamentary Stages
New Bills must be approved by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. A Bill can begin its journey in either….
First Reading
Second Reading
Committee Stage
Consideration of Amendments
Third Reading
Report Stage
Royal Assent 18
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19. Changing the Law Law Makers
Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of
changing the law?
Q: Who will need to be involved if the law is to be
changed? 19
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20. Law Makers
Plenary
Q: List three groups of people that are influential in getting laws
changed
Q: List three of the stages that a new law must go through before it is
approved
Q: Name one way that you can influence the law
Q: What one thing surprised you most about what you have learnt
today? 20
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