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relating to a form of government where the legislature, known as parliament, has significant control over making laws and monitoring the government
- The parliamentary system allows for the formation of a government based on the majority support in the legislature.
- Parliamentary debates play a crucial role in shaping government policies and decisions.
- The parliamentary elections determine the composition of the legislature and, indirectly, the executive branch.
- In a parliamentary democracy, the prime minister is the head of government and is accountable to parliament.
- The parliamentary session begins with the opening speech by the head of state or government.
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having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament
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in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly