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What is a difference between a draft law and a bill?

A draft law is a proposed piece of legislation that has not yet been formally introduced or submitted for consideration by a legislative body. A bill, on the other hand, is a proposed law that has been formally introduced in a legislature for consideration, debate, and potential enactment.


What was the New Poor Law?

The New Poor Law was a legislation enacted in 1834 in the United Kingdom that aimed to reform the country's social welfare system. It established workhouses as a way to provide relief for the poor, but conditions in these workhouses were harsh and meant to deter people from seeking assistance. The law was controversial and led to widespread criticism for its inadequate support for the poor.


What was the poor law amendment act 1834?

i. The poor law amendment act 1834 stated that: (a) no able-bodied person was to receive money or other help from the Poor Law authorities except in a workhouse;(b) conditions in workhouses were to be made very harsh to discourage people from wanting to receive help;(c) workhouses were to be built in every parish or, if parishes were too small, in unions of parishes;(d) ratepayers in each parish or union had to elect a Board of Guardians to supervise the workhouse, to collect the Poor Rate and to send reports to the Central Poor Law Commission;(e) the three man Central Poor Law Commission would be appointed by the government and would be responsible for supervising the Amendment Act throughout the country. i. The poor law amendment act 1834 stated that: (a) no able-bodied person was to receive money or other help from the Poor Law authorities except in a workhouse;(b) conditions in workhouses were to be made very harsh to discourage people from wanting to receive help;(c) workhouses were to be built in every parish or, if parishes were too small, in unions of parishes;(d) ratepayers in each parish or union had to elect a Board of Guardians to supervise the workhouse, to collect the Poor Rate and to send reports to the Central Poor Law Commission;(e) the three man Central Poor Law Commission would be appointed by the government and would be responsible for supervising the Amendment Act throughout the country.


What law introduced a version of the modern income tax on personal earnings?

The 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, introduced the modern income tax on personal earnings. This amendment granted Congress the power to levy an income tax without apportioning it among the states based on population.


When was the under 18 debit card law introduced?

The under 18 debit card law was introduced in the United States in 1998 with the passage of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). COPPA aimed to protect the online privacy and personal information of children under the age of 13.

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Why was poor law introduced?

because that's what make other laws


What were the problems that Elizabeth I had to face regarding the poor?

Elizabeth passed the Poor law of 1601 that introduced a compulsery poor tax and more.


What is a law called when it is introduced to Congress?

a law is called a bill when it is introduced to congress


Who introduced the sunset law in India?

Lord Cornwallis introduced the 'Sunset Law' in India while he introduced his Permanent Settlement.


When were the workhouse introduced?

Workhouses were introduced in England with the Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. This legislation aimed to reform the handling of the poor and established a system where the needy could receive assistance in a centralized institution. The workhouses provided food and shelter in exchange for labor, reflecting the era's views on poverty and social welfare.


What was introduced to Egypts new kingdom?

the law of hamurabi was introduced


When did Poor Law Officers' Journal end?

Poor Law Officers' Journal ended in 1929.


When was Poor Law Officers' Journal created?

Poor Law Officers' Journal was created in 1892.


Why does the Elizabethan poor law exist?

The Elizabethan poor laws changed the way the poor were looked after in Elizabethan England. Rather than being looked after by charity and begging a compulsory poor rate (tax) was introduced and distributed to local parishes who would then look after the 'deserving poor'. The deserving poor being those who widowed, orphaned, elderly or disabled or became poor due to a natural disasters. This also meant that vagrants, who were poor by choice, could no longer beg for their living.


When were zebra crossings introduced?

In the UK in 1949 over 1000 were introduced. They came into law in 1951


In 1862 congress introduced what militia law?

In 1862, Congress introduced a militia law that required states to use conscription, which is the drafting of people for military services.


Why do we call newton first law as a law of inertia?

This is because the concept of inertia is introduced in the first law of motion.