Explain six functions of the National Assembly in Kenya.
Answer:
- The National Assembly/ Parliament debates and makes laws which are Used to govern the country.
- It amends/changes existing laws and the constitution when necessary.
- It acts as a check on the possible abuse of power by either the judiciary. Executive or any other institution in the country.
- It represents the views of the people /elected members provide a link between the people and the government
- It ensures that the rule of law is respected/everyone is governed by the same laws. an summon misuse of public funds.
-The National issues of national and concern and makes recommendations for
action.
-The National Assembly has power to pass a vote of no confidence in the president and Government
-It can terminate the life of a government when two thirds of its members pass a vote of no confidence.
-Parliament can fire an individual member through a vote of no confidence/T he member of parliament is forced to resign.
-It creates parastatals or other government agencies through the Parliament. 'The members of the National Assembly elect the speaker and the deputy speaker.