Why is a proposed law discussed in Parliament?

Correct answer: To understand its benefits, drawbacks and possible effects

Correct answer: A — discussion helps Parliament understand a proposed law's purpose, advantages, weaknesses and likely effects. A proposed law is called a Bill. Before it becomes law, members can ask questions, examine its wording, listen to different viewpoints and suggest amendments. Such debate is important because a law may affect people, institutions, rights or public money in different ways. Members from different regions and parties can bring problems that the government may not have considered. Option A is correct because careful discussion improves the quality of legislation and makes the process more democratic and accountable. Option B is wrong because immediate action without scrutiny defeats the purpose of parliamentary debate. Option C is wrong because discussion is not merely a ceremonial announcement. Option D is wrong because attendance may be recorded separately; it is not the reason for debating a Bill. Memory cue: debate before law means examine, improve and explain.