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Parliament

Definition

A parliament is the legislative body of a country or region. It is responsible for making laws, debating policies, and representing the interests of the citizens. Parliaments can have different names in various countries, such as Congress or National Assembly.

Analogy

Think of a parliament as a group project in school. Each student represents a different political party, and together they work on creating rules (laws) that benefit everyone. The parliament ensures that all voices are heard and decisions are made through discussion and voting.

Related terms

Legislature: The legislature refers to the branch of government responsible for making laws.

Representative Democracy: Representative democracy is a system where elected representatives make decisions on behalf of the people.

Bicameralism: Bicameralism describes a legislative body with two separate chambers or houses, such as the Senate and House of Representatives in the United States Congress.