The term "parliament", derived from the French "parler" ("speak"), refers to the highest legislative authority in the vast majority of countries in the world, including Russia. And what should the parliament do in general, what are its functions?
What is the legislative function of parliament
The main function of any parliament is legislative. That is, it is he who considers draft laws, amendments and additions to them. Parliament adopts laws, changes their content, or repeals laws if necessary.
As part of its legislative function, parliament also exercises control of the executive branch. He considers the issue of trust in the government, as well as in certain cases prescribed by law, implements the procedure for the early removal of the head of state (monarch, president) from office. As a rule, this happens with the prolonged inability of this senior official to fulfill his duties - for example, due to health reasons, or at his own request, or because of a charge against the head of state of a criminal offense. From very recent examples, one can recall the voluntary abdication of the Spanish king, Juan Carlos II, in favor of his eldest son. This abdication was approved by the Spanish parliament - the Cortes.
