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Definition
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) is a weekly session in the British Parliament where Members of Parliament (MPs) have the opportunity to question the Prime Minister on current issues and government policies.
The lower house of the British Parliament where MPs debate and make laws.
Question Time: Similar to PMQs, this is a session in other parliamentary systems where government officials are questioned by members of parliament.
Opposition Leader: The leader of the political party that has the second-largest number of seats in parliament, who challenges and criticizes the actions of the ruling party.