Why does Parliament control public money?

Correct answer: Because government spends public money with parliamentary approval

Direct answer: A is correct. Public money comes mainly from taxes and other public revenues, so the elected Parliament must examine how the government plans to collect and spend it. The government presents financial proposals, including the Budget, and expenditure requires legislative authorisation. This allows representatives to ask questions, debate priorities, and hold ministers accountable. A is correct because it connects public spending with parliamentary approval. B is wrong because MPs do not run private banks; their role is to legislate and supervise government. C is wrong because courts interpret laws and protect the Constitution, but they do not prepare the Budget. D is wrong because voter lists are electoral records, not the reason Parliament controls public funds. Memory cue: public money requires public representatives' approval—this is often called control of the purse.