WAEC Government 1988 Theory question 105

Law making: makes, amends and repeals laws.
Financial control: approves the budget, taxes and spending (power of the purse).
Control of the executive: questions ministers, investigates, passes votes of no confidence or impeaches.
Approval of appointments (e.g. ministers, ambassadors, judges) in a presidential system.
Ratifies treaties and approves declaration of war.
Amends the constitution together with other bodies.
Representation: voices the views of constituents.
Debates national issues and educates the public.
Judicial role: impeachment proceedings; in Britain the House of Lords was formerly the final court.

Each function should be explained, not just listed.