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How laws are made in Parliament

Parliament passes statute law (legislation). The Government introduces most new laws - although some can be initiated by an MP - and many are included in the Queen's speech at the opening of each session of Parliament.

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Parliament: House of Commons and Lords

The main functions of Parliament are to pass laws, to finance through taxation the work of government, to scrutinise government policy and administration, including proposals for expenditure, and to debate the major issues of the day.

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The role and work of Members of Parliament (MPs)

The public elects MPs to represent their interests and concerns in the House of Commons. MPs are involved in considering and proposing new laws, and can use their position to ask government ministers questions about current issues

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Political parties

The party system is based on political groups with their own policies, which compete for the support of the public to win power. In Parliament, the two parties with the most Members of Parliament (MPs) form the government and the opposition.

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