Which of the following is a role of the House of Commons in turning policy into law?

• A. Debate and vote on policy proposals
• B. Issue licenses for new businesses
• C. Regulate international trade agreements
• D. Administer the royal treasury

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that the House of Commons turns policy into law through debating and voting on proposed legislation. When a policy proposal becomes a bill, MPs scrutinize it in the Commons, propose amendments, and vote on whether it should pass. If it clear the House of Commons, it moves to the other House and, after any further scrutiny and approval, receives royal assent to become law. The other tasks listed aren’t the Commons’ primary role in lawmaking: issuing licenses for new businesses is handled by specific government bodies or agencies; regulating international trade agreements is negotiated by the government with Parliament providing oversight as needed; and administering the royal treasury is a function of the Treasury, with Parliament responsible for financial scrutiny rather than day-to-day administration.