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The '''Parliament of Singapore''' is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Singapore, which governs the country alongside the president of Singapore. Largely based upon the Westminster system, the Parliament is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected, as well as Non-constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) and Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) who are appointed. | The '''Parliament of Singapore''' is the unicameral legislature of the Republic of Singapore, which governs the country alongside the president of Singapore. Largely based upon the Westminster system, the Parliament is made up of Members of Parliament (MPs) who are elected, as well as Non-constituency Members of Parliament (NCMPs) and Nominated Members of Parliament (NMPs) who are appointed. | ||
Following the 2020 general election, 93 ( | For a review of how individual MP performed, refer to [[Parliament Tracker]] page. | ||
Following the 2020 general election, 93 (up from the previous 87) MPs and two {{g |NCMP}}s from three political parties were elected to the 14th Parliament. Throughout the sitting of Parliament, nine {{g |NMP}}s are usually appointed by the president on a biennial basis. | |||
The Speaker of Parliament has overall charge of the administration of Parliament and its secretariat, and presides over parliamentary sittings. | The Speaker of Parliament has overall charge of the administration of Parliament and its secretariat, and presides over parliamentary sittings. | ||
The Leader of the House is an MP appointed by the prime minister to arrange government business and the legislative programme of Parliament, while the Leader of the Opposition (LO) is the MP who leads the largest political party not in the government. | The Leader of the House is an MP appointed by the prime minister to arrange government business and the legislative programme of Parliament, while the Leader of the Opposition (LO) is the MP who leads the largest political party not in the government. | ||
Some of Parliament's work is carried out by select committees made up of small numbers of MPs. Standing select committees are permanently constituted to fulfil certain duties, and ''ad hoc'' select committees are established from time to time to deal with matters such studying the details of bills. | Some of Parliament's work is carried out by select committees made up of small numbers of MPs. Standing select committees are permanently constituted to fulfil certain duties, and ''ad hoc'' select committees are established from time to time to deal with matters such studying the details of bills. | ||
In addition, selected backbenchers of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), the current largest political party in Parliament, sit on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) that examine the policies, programmes and proposed legislation of government ministries. | In addition, selected backbenchers of the governing People's Action Party (PAP), the current largest political party in Parliament, sit on Government Parliamentary Committees (GPCs) that examine the policies, programmes and proposed legislation of government ministries. | ||
The main functions of Parliament are lawmaking, controlling the nation's finances, and ensuring ministerial accountability. Parliament convenes when it is in session. | The main functions of Parliament are lawmaking, controlling the nation's finances, and ensuring ministerial accountability. Parliament convenes when it is in session. | ||
The first session of a particular Parliament commences when Parliament meets after being formed following a general election. | The first session of a particular Parliament commences when Parliament meets after being formed following a general election. | ||