Notes and Study material for Exams
What is a Vote on Account? A Vote on Account is a legislative procedure used in the United Kingdom to authorize the government to spend money in advance of the annual budget being passed. The Vote on Account is usually passed in the autumn, before the government’s annual budget is presented in the following spring. … Read more
Motion of Thanks A motion of thanks is a formal expression of gratitude to a person or group for their service or achievement. It is typically used in a parliamentary setting, such as a legislative body or a corporate board meeting. The motion of thanks is usually proposed by a member of the body and … Read more
Adjournment Motion An adjournment motion is a motion that is moved in a legislative body to adjourn the sitting of the house. It is a motion of urgency and is usually moved to discuss a matter of public importance. The motion can be moved by any member of the house and is usually debated for … Read more
A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion that expresses the lack of confidence of the elected representatives in the government. If a no-confidence motion is passed, the government is dissolved and a new election is held. No-confidence motions are a powerful tool that can be used to hold governments accountable. They can also be used … Read more
Motions in Parliament A motion is a proposal that is put forward for discussion or decision in a meeting. In Parliament, motions are used to initiate debate on a particular issue, to propose a change to the law, or to express the will of the House on a matter of public importance. Motions can be … Read more
Legislative Procedure in State Legislature Legislative procedure is the process by which laws are made in a legislature. It is a complex and often time-consuming process, but it is essential to ensure that laws are properly considered and debated before they are passed. The legislative process begins with the introduction of a bill. A bill … Read more
Parliamentary Committees Parliamentary committees are a vital part of the legislative process. They provide a forum for elected representatives to debate and scrutinize legislation, and to hold the government to account. There are many different types of parliamentary committees, each with its own specific role. Some committees are responsible for scrutinizing the government’s spending, while … Read more
Sessions of Parliament Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom. It is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons is the elected chamber, with 650 members. The House of Lords is the unelected chamber, with around 800 members. Parliament meets in the Palace … Read more