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title: "Parliament — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "A parliament is a legislature where the executive comes from and answers to the legislative majority. In AP Comp Gov, the UK Parliament is the key example of a source of authority."
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# Parliament — AP Comp Gov Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

A parliament is a legislative body that represents the citizens of a country and makes laws. It is usually composed of elected representatives from different political parties.

## Related Study Guides

- [1.5 Sources of and Changes in Power and Authority](/ap-comp-gov/unit-1/sources-power-authority/study-guide/HAHdQvILHepxouwGUSXm)

## Review

### Related Terms

- [Legislative Branch](/ap-comp-gov/key-terms/legislative-branch): The branch of government responsible for making laws.
- Bicameral: A parliamentary system with two separate chambers or houses.
- Speaker of the House: The presiding officer in a parliamentary assembly who maintains order and facilitates debates.