Legislative Functions
Parliament is empowered by Article 52(l) of the Constitution to make laws for the peace, order and good government of The Bahamas. The Constitution also empowers Parliament to:
- determine the privileges, immunities, powers, and procedures of both the Senate and the House of Assembly;
- alter or amend any of the provisions of the constitution;
- prescribe the officers who are to constitute the personal staff of the Governor-General;
- prescribe the number of Justices of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal; and
- approve the Government's budget.
Parliament also maintains oversight of the Government's finances through the Public Accounts Committee. Parliament is also the forum where public policy and matters of national importance are debated.
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