The functions of Parliament 0.0 / 5 ? Government & PoliticsThe British constitutionASEdexcel Created by: BeatrizCreated on: 23-04-15 18:51 To grant formal approval for legislation. MP recall. 1 of 5 To call government to account. 180 MPs signed a petition to protest about the government’s plans to introduce top up fees in January 2003. 2 of 5 To scrutinise legislation and propose amendments. The Healthcare Bill to make sure the NHS does not become too privatised. 3 of 5 To debate key political issues. The March 1979 confidence debate when all opposition parties untied to defeat a minority Labour government and provoke an election. 4 of 5 fill fill 5 of 5
‘Parliament’s most important function is to scrutinise and challenge the government, not to maintain it in office until the next general election.’ Discuss. 0.0 / 5
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