Friday, January 8, 2010

What is the difference between Act, Bills, Laws and Rules

A law is an idea, placed in bill form, which passed in both the Houses of Parliament and / or State legislatures, and finally signed, by President or Governor.

Parliament or state legislatures pass legislation or laws. Before it's passed, it's usually referred to as a bill. 

Once it's passed and signed by the president or governor, it normally is called  Act.

Rules refer to the regulating principles or methods of procedure to implement the act.

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