Definitions
- Referring to the legislative branch of government in some countries, such as Brazil and Italy. - Talking about a formal meeting or assembly of delegates, representatives, or members of an organization. - Describing a conference or convention on a specific topic or theme.
- Referring to the legislative branch of government in some countries, such as the United Kingdom and Canada. - Talking about a formal meeting or assembly of elected representatives to debate and pass laws. - Describing a system of government where the executive branch is accountable to the legislative branch.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to the legislative branch of government in some countries.
- 2Both involve elected representatives who debate and pass laws.
- 3Both can be used to describe a formal meeting or assembly of people.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Congresso may have a single or bicameral structure while parliament usually has a bicameral structure.
- 2Leadership: Congresso may have a president or speaker while parliament usually has a prime minister or chancellor.
- 3Powers: Congresso may have different powers and responsibilities depending on the country while parliament usually has the power to approve or reject laws and oversee the executive branch.
- 4Usage: Congresso is more commonly used in some countries such as Brazil and Italy while parliament is more commonly used in countries with a British or French colonial history.
Remember this!
Congresso and parliament are both words that refer to the legislative branch of government in some countries. However, they differ in their origin, composition, leadership, powers, and usage. Congresso is more commonly used in some countries such as Brazil and Italy, while parliament is more commonly used in countries with a British or French colonial history.
