Question

What is the significance of parliament in a democracy

Answer 1

Democracy in modern usage, is a system of government in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament.
So in democratic country government is TO THE PEOPLE,FOR THE PEOPLE and BY THE PEOPLE.
Parliament is place where we elect our representative who represent us for any matters.
Parliaments as one of the key state institutions in a democratic system of governance have a critical role to play in promoting democracy and good governance. As the democratically elected representatives of the people, parliaments have the honorable task to ensure government by the people and for the people. In the performance of their key functions of legislation, representation and oversight parliaments can actively engage in the development and implementation of laws, policies and practices that promote democracy and good governance.

Answer 2

Hey mate here is ur answer :

The significance of parliament in democracy are -

1) It can change the existing law.

2) It can seek information on any matter.

3) No decision can be taken without the support of the Parliament.

Hope it helps you to understand the answer....