Which statement best describes a Green Paper?

• A. It is a final statute to be enacted.
• B. It summarizes the government's budget for the upcoming year.
• C. It is a confidential internal memo not shared publicly.
• D. It is a document used to invite public views on proposed legal changes.

Answer: (D)

A Green Paper is a public consultation document that lays out possible policy options and invites feedback from citizens, industry, and other stakeholders on proposed legal changes. Its purpose is to stimulate discussion and gather input before any concrete policy moves or legislation are drafted, allowing the government to consider different approaches. It is not the final statute, so it does not enact law, and it isn’t a budget summary that lays out spending plans. It’s also not an internal, confidential memo. Often a Green Paper is followed by a White Paper, which presents the government’s preferred approach and proposed legislation after evaluating the public input.