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One main difference between the Conservative and Labour is their involvement towards public services such as health. For example, the Labour party want to increase tax for top earners to fund the NHS whilst the conservatives want to generally increase in NHS spending for all. Another difference is their social differences towards what they believe people should do. For example conserative encourage more home ownership whilst labour want to pomote equality.
For a bill to become a law the bill has to go through its first reading. This means that the bill is presented to the house of commons and made available to its members. Then the second reading where the bill is debated. After this the select commitee stage where around 20 MPs scrutinise the law bill. One final stage includes the report stage. This is where the ammended bill is presented to the house and changes are proposed.
Mark: 4/4
A very strong and accurate description of the legislative process. You have clearly identified four distinct and correct stages: First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, and Report Stage. The explanations are concise and accurate.
A coalition government is when no two parties have a majority and so they join together. and each For example one may be formed when if both the labour party and the conservative party both don't gain a clear majority of votes which means that both parties have to form a coalition which makes decision making hard as their views are opposing.
Mark: 2/4
You have provided a good definition of a coalition and correctly identified the circumstance of a 'hung parliament' where no single party has a majority. However, the answer is missing a specific, real-world example as requested by the question (e.g., the 2010 Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition).
The maind differences between the conservative and labour parties is that the conservatives believed that wealthier people shouldn't pay more taxes based on their income whereas labour believe that wealthier people should pay more tax and less wealthier people should pay less tax. Also Conservatives want to get rid of benefits because they believe that they shouldn't be paying taxes if it is just being given away to people that need help.
Mark: 2/4
You correctly identify Labour's stance on progressive taxation and link the Conservative view on benefits to their broader philosophy. However, the initial point about Conservatives believing wealthier people shouldn't pay more tax based on income is inaccurate; their focus is on lower taxation overall, not abolishing tax brackets.
first the bill is introduced and published during the first reading. The second reading is when MPs debate the main principles of the bill and this is when it gets rejected or accepted. The bill is then proposed and decided gets its final draft then it is sent to the monarch for royal assent.
Mark: 3/4
A good answer that correctly identifies three key stages: First Reading, Second Reading, and Royal Assent. The descriptions are accurate. To get full marks, you needed to include one more stage, such as the Committee Stage or Third Reading.
A coalition government is when one in which two political parties form a ruling parliament. This is formed when no party can win the majority in an election. By combining their number of seats the parties can form a majority needed to pass legislation.
Mark: 2/4
You have provided a very clear definition of a coalition and accurately described the circumstance (a hung parliament) under which one is formed. However, to achieve higher marks, you needed to include a specific example as requested in the question.
Labour party is more left wing. They are mostly involved in improving public services and increasing tax to pay for Public services. The Conservative parts is more right wing and lowers tax to support big businesses.
Mark: 2/4
You have made two valid, basic points identifying the core ideological split between the parties on taxation and public services. To improve, you needed to develop these points with explanations, for example by explaining *why* Labour favours higher taxes or *how* lower taxes support businesses.
First a law is discussed in the house of commons. Then it becomes a bill and after that a white paper is discussed to be discussed in the house of Lords.
Mark: 2/4
You've correctly identified two stages in the broader legislative process (debate in the Commons and the White Paper stage). However, the answer confuses the order and terminology (a bill is discussed to become a law, not the other way around) and misses key formal stages like First/Second Reading to get full marks.
A coalition government is a government that consists of multiple political parties to form a majority. For example in the 2014 Election the government at that time did not have a majority (over 50% seats) so they had to combind with other parties to make a majority.
Mark: 2/4
You provide a clear definition of a coalition and correctly identify the circumstance of its formation (no single party majority). You also provide a relevant example, though the date is incorrect (it was 2010, not 2014). To improve, you could have named the specific parties involved in the coalition.
Conservatives believe everything should be privaely owened in order to support business economy. Labour believes more services should be own by one government in order to minimise any class hierarchy.
Mark: 2/4
A good answer that identifies the core philosophical difference between the two parties regarding ownership of services (private vs. public). To gain more marks, you needed to develop these points with explanations, for instance, by linking them to the parties' views on taxation.
Bill is introduced to the public. discussion groups are created. then it is drafted on a Green paper. Introduced in parliament / scrutinised. Given to public to scrutinise. back to parliament. Drafted on a white paper then go to House of lords and to monarch.
Mark: 3/4
You've identified several correct elements of the pre-legislative and legislative process, including the Green and White Paper stages, and its passage through Parliament. The answer is a bit muddled but contains enough correct stages to earn three marks. To improve, focus on the formal stages within Parliament (e.g., Readings, Committee Stage).
2 parties join to make a majority in order to make government. An example is 2010, coalition of Liberal democrats and Conservatives. in order to form a majority.
Mark: 1/4
You have provided a correct example of a coalition government. However, the definition is very basic, and you haven't explained the circumstances (i.e., a hung parliament) that lead to a coalition being formed. You need both definition and circumstances for more marks.
The main differences between The conservative and labour parties approach to public services and taxation is conservatives believes that we should raise taxes and use that money to pay for the public services we use. Whilst labour disagree with this and believe that public services should not be supplied by the publics taxes.
Mark: 0/4
Unfortunately, this answer reverses the positions of the two parties. The Conservatives generally advocate for lower taxes, while Labour believes in using taxes to fund public services. No marks can be awarded.
The process of how a bill becomes law is Firstly it is recommended to parliament then it is over-looked to determine if there are any flaws within this bill once this is completed it is written on the green paper then finally once everything is completed it is written on the white paper and created as a new law.
Mark: 3/4
You have correctly identified three stages in the development of legislation: parliamentary scrutiny, the Green Paper, and the White Paper. This is a good understanding of the pre-legislative process. To get full marks, you needed to include one more formal parliamentary stage.
A coalition government is when two parties are in charge together and this may be formed when both parties have the same amount of seats in parliament. For an example of a coalition goverment is the Conservatives and the liberal democrat party. which was an issue as they both had different views which effected the rate of how fast things were completed in goverment.
Mark: 2/4
You provide a basic definition, a correct circumstance (though it's more about no single party having a majority, not necessarily having the same number of seats), and a valid example. This is a solid foundation, but the explanation could be clearer to earn more marks.
Conservative and Labour parties have very different approached to government involvement in public services and taxation. Conservatives believe everything should be privately owned.
Mark: 1/4
You have correctly identified one basic principle of the Conservative party's approach. To improve, you needed to also describe the Labour party's approach and provide more detail and explanation for both sides, particularly regarding taxation.
One key stage may be joining together to review the new law that is being considered and trying to come to an agreement wether the law should be passed.
Mark: 1/4
You have described one stage of the process, which sounds like the Committee Stage or a general debate. However, to get more marks, you need to identify at least three other distinct stages and use the correct terminology (e.g., First Reading, Second Reading, Royal Assent).
A coalition government is when two governments decide to combine their ideas and Party together forming one party one circumstance under which one might be formed in the UK is because both parties do not have majority of votes. Both would not be able to win without 50%. meaning its important to get form a coalition. An example could be the 2010 coalition.
Mark: 1/4
You correctly identify the 2010 coalition and the circumstance of no single party having a majority. The definition is a little confused ("two governments" forming "one party"), which prevents it from scoring higher.
The main differences between these parties' approach to involvement and taxation is the Conservative belief that government should not be involved in public services and taxation should be low so people have more money in the pocket to spend on businesses which boosts the economy. However, Labour believes the government should be involved and taxation should be higher to support people via benefits and free healthcare.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent, well-structured answer. You have clearly stated the core positions of both parties and provided a well-developed explanation for each, creating two full point-explanation pairs. Very well done.
Firstly bill is brought up to the House of Commons and is written on a green paper by a Civil Servant. Then this green paper is sent to the House of Lords where they can either accept or reject it and recommend things to add. If the reject it, it is sent back to the House of Commons to be alter. However if its accepted it is written as a white paper and enshrined in law.
Mark: 3/4
You correctly identify three distinct stages: introduction in the Commons, scrutiny in the Lords, and the White Paper stage. Your understanding of the process is good. To secure the final mark, you needed to mention another formal stage like Second Reading or Royal Assent.
A coalition government is a government under 2 or more parties and this occurs after a majority cannot be reached, Proportional Representation after leads to Coalition government. For example in the 1920s of Weimar Germany proportional representation leads to coalitions. This may happen in the UK if people have contrasting views.
Mark: 2/4
You provide a good definition and correctly identify the circumstance of a hung parliament. The example of Weimar Germany is technically correct for a coalition, but a UK-based example as specified in the question (like the 2010 coalition) was required for higher marks.
One difference between the Conservative and Labour government is that conservative believe that everyone is responsible for themselves meaning they wouldn't want taxes to cover for things such as education. Meanwhile the Labour governmet believe higher taxes should cover education.
Mark: 2/4
You have made one well-developed point, contrasting the Conservative focus on individual responsibility with Labour's belief in using higher taxes to fund services like education. To get full marks, a second distinct point (e.g., on privatisation vs. state control) was needed.
first stage is that the bill is proposed in parliament and debated. After, the bill becomes the Green Paper and goes through a series of debates. Thirdly, the green paper has to be approved by the Parliment the Monarch. Lastly the law is passed in Parliament.
Mark: 2/4
You have identified two valid stages: debate in Parliament and the role of the Monarch (Royal Assent). The reference to the Green Paper is also relevant. However, the order is confused, and more formal stage names are needed for a higher score.
A Coalition government is when two parties come together and combine to form one government in Parliament. This may occur when neither party has enough votes for a majority. An example of this could be in 2016 when a coalition government was formed.
Mark: 1/4
You have provided a good basic definition of a coalition. However, the example is incorrect; there was no coalition formed in 2016. The most recent example was in 2010. You also needed to explain the circumstance of a hung parliament more clearly.
A conservative approach on government involvement in public services and taxation is to ensure people pay Lower Taxes, for example Businesses. A Labour Approach is to empasise individual Responsibility, for example taking care of yourself and providing for yourself is a key feature for labour concering involvement in public service.
Mark: 2/4
You correctly identify the Conservative stance on lower taxes for businesses. You mention individual responsibility for Labour, which is more typically a Conservative principle; Labour's focus is more on collective responsibility. Two basic points are made, but they need development and clearer distinction.
Bill is introduced into parliament by usually House of commons. only the title of the bill is read out - there is no debate yet. The second Reading is the first major debate on the bill, which means members discuss main ideas and purpose. a vote is taken at the end. Then there is comitee Stage and the Report Stage and third Reading.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent and very detailed answer. You have correctly identified more than four stages (First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, Report Stage, Third Reading) and described them accurately. Very well done.
A coalition government is when two or more parties join together to form a government. for example, 2010 general election no party won a majority so they formed a coalition. It's used in many proportional Representation systems. for example, the you have a coalition you sort of merge your ideas and theories together.
Mark: 2/4
You give a clear definition and a correct example with the right context (no majority). This is a solid answer. To improve, you could have been more explicit in naming the parties in the 2010 coalition (Conservatives and Liberal Democrats).
The difference between the conservative and labour parties in terms of their approach to government involvement in public services and taxation because the conservative parties believe about keeping public services public instead of private and to ensure the free use of the public. They don't believe people should be taxed on their public services use.
Mark: 1/4
This answer is quite confused. The first point incorrectly states that Conservatives want to keep services public (they favour privatisation). The second part about not taxing people for services is also unclear. Only one mark can be awarded for identifying the debate around public vs private services.
The process of how a bill becomes a law, includes first actually decision making on that bill.
Mark: 1/4
This is a very minimal answer. You have mentioned "decision making," which hints at a stage like a debate or a vote. However, to earn more marks, you need to name specific, distinct stages and provide more detail.
A coalition government is when you have multiple leaders whom decision make on the country. The circumstance which one might be forced in the UK is whatever the government, both parties over decision make.
Mark: 0/4
This answer does not provide a clear definition of a coalition, nor does it describe the circumstances or give an example. The meaning is too vague to be awarded any marks.
The Conservative party believe taxes should be lowered, especially for the rich. This is because the conservatives support the free market and therefore want to give people the most freedom to participate in that market. The Labour Party, however, believe taxes should be increased. This is because they want to use the additional revenue to provide for welfare for the disadvantaged.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent, well-balanced answer. You provide two clear points of contrast and develop each one with a valid explanation, demonstrating a strong understanding of the ideological differences between the parties.
Firstly, it is proposed in the House of commons and is debated, once this is finished it becomes a Green Paper. The House of Lords then reviews this paper and they can approve it or reject it. If rejected, it is debated in the House of Commons again. If approved, it becomes a White Paper that the Monarch signs. It is then treated like any other law.
Mark: 4/4
This is a very good answer that correctly identifies multiple stages of the legislative process, including debate in the Commons, the Green and White Paper stages, scrutiny by the Lords, and Royal Assent from the Monarch. Excellent detail.
It is a government that consists of two or more parties. They have to cooperate and agree with each other to enact laws and policy. In the UK, a coalition you may form if a party has no more than 50% of the seats in government parliament. An example of a coalition forming was in the 2014 election when the conservatives didn't have a majority in parliament and had to form a coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
Mark: 2/4
You give a clear definition and correctly identify the circumstance (no overall majority). However, the example is not quite right; the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition was formed after the 2010 election, not 2014. This inaccuracy prevents the answer from scoring full marks.
The main difference between the conservatives and Labour Parties is that the labour believes that everybody is equal and should all be offered the same opportunities as each other. However in comparison Conservatives believe everybody should pay the same amount of tax but people with no job get no benefits as they become reliant on it.
Mark: 1/4
You have made one valid point about Labour's focus on equality. However, the description of Conservative policy is incorrect; they do not advocate for a flat tax where everyone pays the same amount. The point about benefits is relevant but doesn't save the inaccurate main point.
A Bill is first debated in the House of Commons then gets written on a green paper and given to the House of Lords to debate issues with the law. This part may be lengthy as all options are debated and the good and bad are taken into consideration. It is lastly signed by the monarchy then it becomes a law.
Mark: 1/4
You have correctly identified one clear stage: debate in the House of Commons. Mentioning the monarchy is also relevant (Royal Assent). However, the overall process is jumbled (a bill isn't written on a green paper *after* a debate), which prevents a higher score.
A Coalition government is when two Parties join together to form a singular Party to win the majority in elections. by 50%. To support this could be the hypothetical situation where the voting system.
Mark: 0/4
This answer does not correctly define a coalition government; parties work together but do not merge into a "singular party." It also fails to describe the circumstances or provide a real example. No marks can be awarded.
The Labour Goverment belives in Equality throughout society, as labour belives that everyone should be able to accsess the same services and pay taxes to give to people that have benifits to also have income, however conservative party belives in working to get services, Coservatives belive that people do not put effort into having a job so they just have benifits and everyone should pay taxes and work to get what they wont.
Mark: 1/4
You have made one valid point regarding the Labour party's philosophy on equality and using taxes for services and benefits. The description of the Conservative viewpoint is more of a caricature and doesn't accurately reflect their policies on taxation or their rationale for welfare reform.
First a suggestion get proposed in House of commons. then it get written on a green paper and passed onto house of Lords to debate the positives and negatives about passing the law then the final stage is that it get drafted on a white paper and signed by the Monarchy.
Mark: 2/4
You correctly identify the Green Paper stage and proposal in the House of Commons. The answer shows some understanding but misses other key formal stages and the correct sequence. Two stages are identified clearly enough for marks.
A coalition goverment is when two parties join tognther to make one party to win the majority in the elections by 50%. For example when the election first past the post happens es two porries decide to join eachother to win by a majority that do not have enough votes to win join the join porties to win a majority of 50%.
Mark: 0/4
This answer is very confused. It misunderstands what a coalition is (parties do not "make one party") and does not provide a correct explanation of the circumstances or a valid example. No marks can be awarded.
Labour governments are more of a socialist group. this is because they Raise taxes, they then spend this on healthcare and Benefits however the conservatives approach it differently the conservatives have decreased tax. this is because they spend less on healthcare, negatively benefitting the Rich. In terms of Public services conservatives are negatively towards it, since they are more for Labour is increasing it because they wanna aid people in need.
Mark: 3/4
A good answer with several valid points. You correctly identify Labour's approach to tax and spend and contrast it with the Conservatives. The point about Conservatives "negatively" benefiting the rich is slightly confused but the core idea is there. Two clear points are made with some development.
Firstly it is the first Reading this is where people view it and see than it is the Second Reading, this is where they further examine the bill than there is the commitee Stage. this where people in power view the bill. than is the third Reading. the Last Reading. than it turns into a Law or not, after all the stages.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent, clear answer. You have correctly identified four key stages in the correct order: First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, and Third Reading. This demonstrates a thorough understanding of the process.
a Coalation government is when there isnt a high enough majority (50%+1) so in that case two governments combine. One example of this is when Conservative joined with liberal democmts to form a coalition government. a advantage of this is that this means there is a majority, however a disadvantage is that they may go against their manifesto. an example of this is liberal democracts Raising uni fares when there meant to decrease it.
Mark: 3/4
A very strong answer. You provide a clear definition, the correct circumstance, a valid example, and even develop the point by explaining one of the inherent difficulties of coalition government with a specific policy example. Excellent.
One way the two partia are different is due to their taxation policies as labour arger for there to be higher tax, but Conservative desire lower tax. Another way the parties are different is due to their handling of public services as Labour desires to increase the amount of free services that don't require any fee such as hospitals, with taxpayer money, but Conservatives desire more of these public services to be managed by the public, not the government.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent answer that clearly lays out two distinct differences between the parties: their approach to the level of taxation and their approach to the provision of public services. Both points are well-explained and contrasted effectively.
Firstly when a bill is proposed, it goes through a first reading and many more readings in the House of Lords. If the bill is approved, a select review is done by a select few people around 10-20, usually civil servants or trusted political experts. After, this is passed into the House of lords which then goes through multiple readings aswell. If the bill passes all these stages, it then proposed to the monarch in the process of a royal assent, & afterwards the bill has been passed to a law.
Mark: 4/4
A comprehensive and accurate answer. You have successfully identified several key stages, including First Reading, the committee stage ("select few people"), passage through the House of Lords, and Royal Assent. This shows a very good understanding of the process.
A coalition government is a combination of 2 or more political party that form a government when there is a hung parliament; there is not a clear majority decision on the major governmental party in the UK. An example of this was in the mid 2010s when David Cameron's Conservative party formed a coalition government with the liberal Democrats which allowed them to win a majority of seats in parliament so they become government of the UK, however they were very unorganised and split in their decision-making.
Mark: 3/4
A very strong answer. You provide an excellent definition, a clear explanation of the 'hung parliament' circumstance, and a perfect, detailed example. The final comment on their effectiveness shows great understanding. This is very close to full marks.
The main differences between the conservatives and labour parties is the conservatives believe taxes should be raised to continue funding public services. For example hospitals. However with the labour party believe in increasing taxes but for the rich to reinstate public ownership like railways.
Mark: 0/4
This answer incorrectly describes the positions of both parties. It states that Conservatives believe taxes should be raised (they generally favour lowering them) and misrepresents Labour's position. No marks can be awarded.
The process of how a bill becomes a law is to legislate. and the bill is introduced into parliament. the Second Reading is the first major debate on the bill. which means members discuss ideas and purpose.
Mark: 2/4
You have correctly identified two important stages: the introduction of the bill and the Second Reading, and you accurately describe the purpose of the Second Reading. To achieve a higher score, you needed to identify at least two more stages.
A coalition government is a government made of more than one party, and is formed when no one party has enough seats to form a government (majority 51%). It might be formed because it is quick and effective.
Mark: 3/4
A very good answer. You provide a clear definition of a coalition and accurately describe the circumstance under which one is formed (no single party has a majority). The final point is an interesting observation. The only thing missing is a specific example.
conservatives believe that we should pay less tax and fend for themselves whereas labour believes that we should pay more tax for benefits. Conservative also believe that we should be independent.
Mark: 3/4
You have made two clear points contrasting the parties' views on taxation and linked this to the concepts of self-reliance versus collective support through benefits. This shows good understanding. One point is well-developed.
someone present their concern through the green paper then if it catches more attention it turns to a white paper. it discussed through parliament (House of Commons) then when it is turned into a law the king will come to the house of lord for royal assent to dissolve both parliaments.
Mark: 3/4
You have correctly identified three key stages: Green Paper, White Paper, and Royal Assent. The idea of the King dissolving parliament is incorrect, but the answer contains enough correct information for a good score. To improve, add another formal parliamentary stage.
A coalition government is when no party has reached a majority so 2 parties combine to create one and hold power. For example the conservatives teamed up with liberal democrats to both had power.
Mark: 0/4
While you mention the correct parties for the 2010 coalition, the answer doesn't clearly define what a coalition is or properly explain the circumstances. The phrasing is too vague to be awarded marks.
A main difference between the conservative and Labour Partie is their approach with taxes, for example, Labour parties want to increase tax on the rich and people with money, to be able to fund public services and benefits. On the other hand conservatives want to decrease tax so people can keep more money. Another difference is that conservatives want to privatise services and busniessess, while the labour party want make busniesses and seruces public.
Mark: 4/4
This is a perfect answer. You have provided two clear, well-explained points of difference (taxation and privatisation/nationalisation), accurately representing the positions of both parties. Excellent.
Firstly a petition needs to have atleast 100,000 signatures from the public. Then the petition is passed and discussed in parliment as a Green paper, where members of parliment discuss and weaknesses of the Green paper and if it needs to be improved. Then after it is discussed in house of commons, it is sent to the house of lords, where under more carefull consideration, it is passed as a white bill, new law.
Mark: 4/4
A very detailed and accurate answer. While petitions are one way legislation can start, you have correctly identified four key stages in the process: Green Paper, debate in the Commons, scrutiny in the Lords, and the White Paper/Bill stage. Very well done.
A coalition government is when two or more parties join together to get the majority of votes in parliment if no partie has a majority. For example if Labour and conservative both have the same amount of seats Labour can choose to join with the green party to increase their votes and get the majority. However usually coalition governments are unstable as sometimes parties dont agree with eachother. An example is david cameron and his coalition with the liberal democrates.
Mark: 3/4
An excellent answer. You provide a clear definition, the correct circumstance, a valid specific example, and even add extra detail about the potential instability of coalitions. This demonstrates a very strong understanding.
The main differences between the conservative and labour parties In terms of their approach to government involvement is that the consevative parties likes to put public services instead of private. to ensure that everyone could use but labour parties keep it private so people do not get fee
Mark: 1/4
This answer has the core ideas of the parties reversed. It incorrectly states Conservatives prefer public services and Labour prefers private ones. One mark is awarded for recognising the existence of the public vs. private debate, but the details are wrong.
Mark: 0/4
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Mark: 0/4
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One diffrence between the two parties are their approach to public services. Conservative believe public servucies - services provided by government like NHS as should be privatised and should not be free opposing labours belieg. One diffrence beneath the two parties are their approach to taxation. conservatives believe taxes should be low and have freedom with their money whereas Labour think taxres should be high to pay for public services and others.
Mark: 4/4
A very good answer. You successfully identify and explain two key areas of difference: privatisation of public services and the overall level of taxation. The points are clearly stated and contrasted.
Firstly, the bill is presented in HOC, displaying their main ideas to the House of Commons, if thy believe it has the potential through requesting suggestion. if it has a majority the first reading is able to go to its second reading through improveunents within the bill. Then, the bill goes through a selecct commitee of 12 MPs to look over and improve bill. Then yous to House of lords where experts specialited in their field make improvements. Lastly, the king or queen gives its royal assent ca traditional stage) making it a official law.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent, detailed, and accurate account of the legislative process. You have identified numerous stages correctly: presentation in the HOC, First Reading, Second Reading, Committee Stage, and Royal Assent. Well done.
A coalition goverment is a goverment consisting of 2 or more parties that weren't able to gain a majority. An exam The problem with coalition government is that known to end quick due to opposing ideologies and stances on a specific term or view. This was latley seen in 2010s when David Cameron's Labour party merged with the liberal democrats. This did not end well as a couple months later there was another election due to disagreemens and misaligninents on views not proposing a well structured government they stared.
Mark: 2/4
You provide a good definition of a coalition and correctly identify the circumstance of parties not gaining a majority. Your example is almost right, but you state it was David Cameron's *Labour* party; he was the leader of the *Conservative* party. This factual error prevents a higher mark.
The Conservatives would like to cut benefits and things such as unemployment benefits while Labour party want to increase tax especially for wealthy people. The conservatives would want to spend less money on public services compared to Labour party. Labour party believe the it should be the goverments priority/responsibility to solve issues such as public services.
Mark: 4/4
An excellent answer. You have clearly identified two different areas of policy—benefits/taxation and public service spending—and accurately explained the contrasting views of both the Conservative and Labour parties, providing well-developed points.
The bill goes through the report stage where a department search into the law and report back on any changes needed to be made. Also the parlamentary enquries stage & so they able to discuss the new law properly with immediate effect and ask questions. They then also have
Mark: 1/4
You have correctly identified one stage of the process: the Report Stage (or a committee/enquiry stage). To earn more marks, you need to identify at least three other distinct stages in the legislative process.
A coalition is when two parties join together as neither have gained majority votes (50%). This can be formed from the first past the post voting system if no party gets the specific number of seats needed to win.
Mark: 2/4
You have provided a very clear and accurate definition of a coalition and correctly identified the circumstance under which it forms (no party gaining a majority). The answer is very good but is missing a specific example as requested by the question.
the labour party has spent the most money on social media advertising. Secondly the Conserative Party is for whereas conservative is against.
Mark: 0/4
This answer is not relevant to the question asked. The question is about public services and taxation, not social media advertising spending or their general stances of being "for" or "against".
A bill passes through the parties and if approved by all goes to the government then if approved goes to the shadow cabnet then finally to the monarch. And if its approved by the monarch then the bill becomes a law.
Mark: 0/4
This answer does not describe the formal parliamentary stages of a bill becoming law. It mentions the monarch (Royal Assent), but the other steps listed are incorrect (e.g., passing through "the parties" or going to the "shadow cabinet").
A Coalition government is a government made of more than one party. it is formed when no party has enough sears. it might be formed in the uk because some parys dont have enough seats and have to form a coalition.
Mark: 2/4
You have given a clear definition of a coalition and accurately described the circumstance under which one might form. This is a solid answer, but it lacks the specific example required by the question to earn full marks.
One main difference between the Labour and conservative parties is Labour believes in increased taxes whereas conservatives believe in less This is because Labour believes higher taxes, especially for the wealthy, means better quality public services for everyone. Whereas the conserative party believes lower taxes benefits everyone as they can keep more money Since not everyone uses all public services. Another differene is that Labour believes in more benefits for the less wealthy. This is to aid those unable to financially support themselves.
Mark: 4/4
A comprehensive and well-argued answer. You have successfully identified two clear areas of difference—the level of taxation and the provision of welfare benefits—and provided clear explanations for each party's stance. Excellent.
Firstly, a new bill is proposed and turned into a green paper. This is just to express the initial aim/ideals of the law. Then, the green paper is judged by parliament to get rid of any potential problems that come with it. Afterwards, it is agreed & approved by parliament to turn it into a bill. This is because of parliament sovereignty. Lastly, the monarch grants the bill royal descent, to turn the bill into an official law. Some laws take years to get approved.
Mark: 3/4
A good answer that identifies three valid stages: the Green Paper, parliamentary judgement/scrutiny, and Royal Assent. You demonstrate a solid understanding of the process. To get the final mark, you needed to include one more distinct stage.
A coalition government is when 2 parties join together to gain a majority of votes in parliament. This is because without a majority they have less influence over the general public. Coalitions are usually formed in a propotional representation voting system as many more smaller parties gain seats. An example of when a coalition was formed was under David Cameron with the Liberal democrats.
Mark: 3/4
This is a very good answer. You provide a clear definition, explain the circumstance, and give a correct example. The additional detail about proportional representation systems shows a deeper understanding of the topic. Well done.
Examiner's Comments
Mark: 4/4
An excellent answer that provides two well-developed points of comparison. You clearly identify the differing approaches to taxation for public services and the broader ideological differences regarding individual ownership versus collective equality. Well done.