Arrange the different stages of passing of a bill into a law in their correct sequence:

1. A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion

2. The bill is referred to the President of India – write what happens next if s/he does not sign it

3. The bill is referred to other House and is passed

4. The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed

5. The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon

6. The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and sends it back to the house for discussion

7. The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill

8. Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill

The correct stages of passing a bill is:

1. The concerned minister proposes the need for a bill. (Money Bill must be introduced in Lok Sabha whereas non-money bill can be introduced in either house of parliament).

2. A resolution is passed to admit the bill for discussion.

3. Legislative department in ministry of law, drafts a bill.

4. The bill is referred to the subcommittee – the committee makes some changes and sends it back to the house for discussion. (The bill could be sent or discussed in house itself)

5. The bill is read clause by clause and each is voted upon. (After the report is submitted by the committee)

6. The bill is passed in the house in which it was proposed.

7. The bill is referred to other House and is passed.

8. The bill is referred to the President of India.

9. If the President do not sign then the bill goes to the Parliament with recommendation for reconsideration.

10. If the same bill goes to President with or without changes then the president is bound to give his assent, and it becomes Law.