Describe the functions of the British parliament

      

Describe the functions of the British parliament.

  

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John
1. Directs the government/foreign policy and keeps development programmes on track

2. Checks the powers of the executive to ensure that the rule of law is maintained. It can pass a vote of no confidence

3. House of Lords sits as the final court of appeal mostly in simple cases

4. Discusses/debates issues of national importance/interest

5. Approves government budget and ways of raising money

6. Controls government expenditure. The approval of parliament is mandatory for all government expenditure

7. Parliament discuss and makes laws. It also amends laws when need arises.
johnmulu answered the question on February 13, 2017 at 12:29


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