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AQA GCSE · Question 07.1 · Politics and Participation
How many signatures are needed in an e-petition before it is considered for debate in Parliament?
How many signatures are needed in an e-petition before it is considered for debate in Parliament?
Answer options:
A.
10 000
B.
50 000
C.
100 000
D.
500 000
How to approach this question
Recall the specific rules for the UK Government and Parliament e-petitions system. There are two key thresholds; this question asks for the one related to parliamentary debates.
Full Answer
C.100 000✓ Correct
The correct answer is C. An e-petition on the official government website needs to reach 100,000 signatures to be considered for a debate in the House of Commons.
The UK's official e-petitions system has two key milestones. When a petition reaches 10,000 signatures, the government is obliged to issue an official written response. When it reaches 100,000 signatures, the Petitions Committee in Parliament will consider it for a debate in Westminster Hall or the main House of Commons chamber. This system is a key part of digital democracy, allowing citizens to raise issues directly with government and Parliament.
Common mistakes
Confusing the 10,000-signature threshold (for a government response) with the 100,000-signature threshold (for a debate).
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