The Parliament is the final authority for making laws in the country. The task of making a law is called legislation. Hence, the parliament or the assemblies are called legislatures. The legislature can make a new law. It can also change the existing laws or abolish existing laws.


Parliaments have some control over those who run the government. In India, the control of the parliament is direct and full. A government is empowered to take a decision only till it enjoys the support of the Parliament.

In most of the democratic countries, the public money can only be spent after the sanction of the parliament. Parliament is the highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues and national policy in any country. Parliament has the right to seek information on any matter.

Both the houses need to pass any ordinary law. A bill can become a law only after both the houses pass it. In case of any difference between the houses, a joint session takes the final decision. Since the Lok Sabha has more members than the Rajya Sabha, so the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail during a joint session.

Rules, laws are passed in Parliament only. Decisions can be made by leaders in Parliament only