Functions of Ghana's Parliament: Legislation, Oversight, and More
Ghana’s Legislature (Parliament) performs these key functions:
- Law-making (enact, amend, repeal).
- Oversight of the executive.
- Budget approval.
- Ratification of treaties.
- Approval of key appointments (ministers, judges).
- Representation and public debate.
- Constitutional amendments (2/3 majority).
- Impeachment of high officials.
- Electoral oversight.
- Emergency powers authorization.
- Questions and debates.
- Public petitions.
- Policy review and evaluation.