Pierre AVRIL - Who Makes the Law?

Among the various constitutional actors – who are the “manufacturers” of the law although their intervention is often triggered by other groups –, Parliament does not and has never exercised the legislative power alone. However, its role is much more central than what is often suggested. Instead of referring to Parliament, it would be more correct to mention the majority and the commissions of both Chambers, which are the interlocutors of the government. If the latter has a quasi monopoly of successful legislative initiative, it cannot succeed without the help of its associates. Résumé

Référence électonique : Pierre AVRIL, "Who Makes the Law?", Pouvoirs, revue française d’études constitutionnelles et politiques, n°114, 2005, . Consulté le 02-06-2012. URL : http://www.revue-pouvoirs.fr/Who-Makes-the-Law.html