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Explain eight reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya

      

Explain eight reasons why parliament is an important institution in Kenya

  

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samuel
i) Parliament is the supreme lawmaking institution in the country
Once it makes laws, they are binding to everybody,

ii) Parliament is made up of elected representative who is elected by the people, therefore it represents the electorate,

iii) It checks on the possible abuse of power by the executive and thus promotes good governance and accountability,

iv) It is empowered to control revenue collection and government expenditure
For example, annual budgets are discussed and approved by parliament,

v) Parliament ensures that government is spent properly
The controller and auditor general checks on the spending of all ministries and produces a comprehensive report for discussion by parliament,

vi) Parliament is empowered to investigate the activities of any public servant if they feel that person is not doing the work well

vii) It can pass a vote of no confidence in the government of the day

viii) It reviews the constitution
lemass answered the question on April 23, 2019 at 12:13


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