Enumerate the major powers and functions of the Parliament.

● In a democracy, an assembly of elected representatives exercises supreme political authority on behalf of the people. In India, this is called Parliament.

The functions of Parliament are mentioned below:

● Parliament has the final authority for making laws.

● It can make new laws, change existing laws, or abolish existing laws and make new ones in their place.

● Parliament exercise some control over those who run the government who can take decisions only if the Parliament supports it.

● In India, this control is direct and full.

● Parliament control all the money that governments have.

● In some countries, public money can be spent only after the sanction of Parliament.

● Parliament is the highest forum of discussion, the debate on public issues and national policy in any country. It can seek information about any matter.