‘Parliament’, (Legislature) is the focal point of democracy and is like an alert watchman of democracy and represents the public will. 

The following points explain its significance:

1. Legislature makes the laws according to the situation of the state and the needs of its citizens. It amends and rejects them. 

2. It directly controls the executive through different means. 

3. It has complete control over central economy. The executive cannot incur expenditure of any sort without its permission nor can it levy any tax on the public. 

4. It can hear the impeachment motion brought against the President, Vice President and justices and can remove them from their office. 

5. In some countries, legislature performs some electoral functions. For example, in India, election of the President, and the Vice-President. 

6. Legislatures can amend the constitution. 

7. It can make mutual relationship with other countries, can declare war or peace with other countries, can make agreements will other countries.

Thus, legislature is an important part of the government. Besides law – making, it analyses the policies and the proposals. It also accepts or rejects criticism against the government. It gives a practical shape to the expectations of the public.