Definitions
- Referring to the legislative body in a parliamentary system of government. - Talking about the building or location where the legislative body meets. - Describing a formal discussion or debate among members of the legislative body.
- Referring to the legislative body in the United States federal government. - Talking about a formal meeting or assembly of representatives from different organizations or groups. - Describing a period of time during which the legislative body is in session.
List of Similarities
- 1Both refer to legislative bodies.
- 2Both involve the process of passing laws and making decisions.
- 3Both can be used to describe the physical location where the legislative body meets.
- 4Both are formal terms used in political contexts.
- 5Both can be used to describe a group of elected officials who represent the people.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Parliament is more commonly used in countries with a parliamentary system of government, while Congress is specific to the United States federal government.
- 2Structure: Parliament typically has a Prime Minister or Chancellor as the head of government, while Congress has a President as the head of government.
- 3Function: Parliament is responsible for both making and enforcing laws, while Congress is responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch.
- 4Size: Parliament can vary in size depending on the country, while Congress has a fixed number of members.
- 5Term: Parliament can have a fixed term or be dissolved by the head of state, while Congress has a fixed term of two years for the House of Representatives and six years for the Senate.
Remember this!
Parliament and Congress are both legislative bodies that make important decisions and pass laws. However, Parliament is used in countries with a parliamentary system of government and has a Prime Minister or Chancellor as the head of government, while Congress is specific to the United States federal government and has a President as the head of government. Additionally, Parliament is responsible for both making and enforcing laws, while Congress is responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch.
