Definitions
- Referring to the legislative body of a country or state. - Talking about the group of elected officials who make laws and govern a nation. - Describing the place where the members of parliament meet to discuss and debate issues.
- Referring to a group of people who come together for a specific purpose, such as a meeting or conference. - Talking about a legislative body at a local or regional level. - Describing the act of putting something together or assembling parts to create a whole.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to groups of people coming together for a specific purpose.
- 2Both can have a legislative function.
- 3Both can be used in political contexts.
- 4Both involve decision-making processes.
- 5Both can be used to describe physical spaces where meetings take place.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Parliament is typically used to refer to a national or state-level legislative body, while assembly can refer to a local or regional legislative body.
- 2Function: Parliament has a primary legislative function, while assembly can have a broader range of functions depending on the context.
- 3Formality: Parliament is generally considered more formal than assembly, which can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 4History: Parliament has a longer history and is associated with countries with a parliamentary system of government, while assembly is a more general term that can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Parliament and assembly are both words that refer to groups of people coming together for a specific purpose. However, parliament is typically used to refer to a national or state-level legislative body, while assembly can refer to a local or regional legislative body or any group of people coming together for a specific purpose. Additionally, parliament is generally considered more formal than assembly.
