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1. Parliament

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   A parliament is a legislative body of government, typically characterized by its role in enacting, amending, and repealing laws, and representing the interests of the populace. While the concept has ancient roots, the modern parliamentary system is largely a product of medieval European political evolution, notably in the context of the Magna Carta in England. Parliaments generally function as the supreme legal authority within a sovereign state, though their powers can be constrained by constitution…