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How effectively does Parliament carry out its functions? There are several important functions that Parliament exists to perform. When we say Parliament, we mean the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Between them, this is the highest judicial, legislative and executive body in Britain. Its main occupation is to sustain and provide both government and Opposition. It does this by dividing itself into the largest party (or coalition of parties in the case of a hung parliament) and those groups not in power. However, even though government and Opposition is provided, it is not effective as it should be because the Government exists as almost an 'elected dictatorship', having the power to do what it wants with the support of its majority. Parliament also exists to create and decide upon legislation, but again Parliament is non-existent in this process. The government/Opposition divide remains in the legislation process, with executives...

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