What is a Green Paper?

• A. A budget plan for next year.
• B. A draft law that has already been enacted.
• C. A record of judicial decisions.
• D. A document about proposed changes in the law handed out to interested parties to get their views and open up debate.

Answer: (D)

A Green Paper is a government consultation document that lays out possible policy directions and invites input from the public, stakeholders, and other parties to help shape the next steps. It’s meant to open up debate and gather feedback before any final decisions are made or legislation is drafted. It is non-binding and exploratory, often serving as a precursor to a White Paper or actual law.

This fits the idea of presenting options and asking for views, rather than detailing an approved budget, an enacted law, or a record of past judicial decisions.