Parliamentary Sovereignty
Definition
Parliamentary sovereignty is a concept in which parliament holds supreme authority over all aspects of governance within its jurisdiction. It means that parliament can make or change laws without any external interference.
Analogy
Think of parliamentary sovereignty as the captain of a ship. Just like how the captain has complete control over the ship's course and decisions, parliament has ultimate authority in making and changing laws within its jurisdiction.
Related terms
Constitutional Monarchy: A system where a monarch serves as the head of state, but their powers are limited by a constitution and parliament.
Devolution: The transfer of certain powers from a central government to regional or local governments within a country.
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body consisting of two separate chambers or houses, such as the House of Representatives and Senate in the United States.
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