Parliament making laws and controlling the Budget are parts of which broader role?

Correct answer: Control over governance by people's representatives

Correct answer: A, control over governance by people’s representatives. In a democracy, citizens elect representatives to Parliament. These representatives do not merely sit and discuss; they make laws that apply to the country and examine how public money is collected and spent. The Budget shows the government’s proposed income and expenditure, and Parliament must approve taxation and spending according to constitutional procedures. Parliament also questions ministers and debates policies, so the executive cannot govern entirely without explanation. Option B is wrong because private trade is carried out by businesses, not Parliament. Option C is wrong because courts interpret laws and give judgments, while Parliament mainly makes laws. Option D is wrong because the Election Commission conducts elections and is not run by Parliament. The broader idea is democratic control of the executive through elected representatives. Memory cue: Parliament controls both rules and public money, so it controls important parts of governance.