The main functions of the UK
Parliament
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Checking the work of government
One of the parliaments main roles is to examine
and challenge the work of the government.
The principal method is questioning government
ministers.
The government can publicly respond to explain
and justify decisions.
Making laws
Is a central role of Parliament is to
make new laws as well as making
changes to existing legislation
Debating
Both houses hold the beads in which
members discuss government policy,
propose new loads and topical issues
of the day.
Check and approve government spending and taxation
Parliament looks closely at the Government’s tax and
spending plans on our behalf and tries to make sure that
public money is being spent fairly and efficiently.
Parliament’s authority
Parliament it is the supreme legal authority in the UK which
can create your end any law.
Relations with other institutions
Parliament and the Government
Devolved parliament and Assemblies
Parliament and Crown
House of Commons chamber
House of Lords chamber