Parliament

Legislative body in the United Kingdom and other countries.

legislature congress

Parliament is a legislative body in the United Kingdom and other countries, typically consisting of elected or appointed members.

/ˈpɑːləm(ə)nt/

From French parlement, from Old French par le ment (by the mouth), referring to a court where legal matters were argued.

Parliament is like a group of elected people who make laws for a country, similar to how your class might vote on rules.

What is Parliament? It's a group of elected representatives who make laws
Who can be in Parliament? Citizens over 18 (in the UK) can vote for their representatives
What does Parliament do? It debates, amends, and passes laws

assembly legislature

government legislative body

House of Commons House of Lords

member of parliament

United Kingdom government

governmental political entity