What is Parliament? What is its historical origin and significance? Why is Parliament important in a democracy and what is the kind of legislative institution is desirable for democracy? How can greater democracy be achieved through the legislative assembly processes, procedures and practices? Where does Parliament derive its authority? Does it have the ability to perform the functions it has been created to do by the framers of the Constitution? Does it have the right attitude as the assembly? Doe it have the resources, including personnel and materials to serve the country?
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