Question

Discuss the role of parliament

Answer 1

Parliament's role. Parliament makes laws and holds the Government to account for its policies, actions, and spending. The functions of Parliament include:

forming a Government (Executive) from among its members

making new laws and updating old laws

representing the people

examining and approving Government taxes and spending

holding the Government to account for its policies and actions.

Answer 2

Parliament at Work. Parliament has four main functions: legislation (making laws), representation (acting on behalf of voters and citizens), scrutiny (examining the government), and formation of government.