Parliament is a legislative body of government that has three main functions: representing the electorate, making laws, and overseeing the government via hearings and inquiries. It is made up of three central elements: the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Monarchy. The House of Commons is where all the people elected at the General Election work as Members of Parliament (MPs) for the next five years. The House of Lords is made up of appointed members who scrutinize and revise legislation. The Monarchys functions in relation to Parliament are to give the Royal assent to bills, call Parliament to meet, dissolve Parliament, and call an election.

Parliament is responsible for passing laws that affect all citizens. The government is separate from Parliament and comprises members of the party (or alliance of parties) that has the support of the majority of MPs in the House of Commons. The government is responsible for implementing laws and policies, and for managing the day-to-day affairs of the country. The government regularly requires the Houses approval for the supply of public funds to run the country, and its annual budget is subject to House approval.

In summary, Parliament is a legislative body of government that represents the electorate, makes laws, and oversees the government. It is made up of the House of Commons, the House of Lords, and the Monarchy. The government is separate from Parliament and is responsible for implementing laws and policies, and for managing the day-to-day affairs of the country.