Editing Legislature (section)

=== Deliberation ===
One of the major functions of a legislature is to discuss and debate issues of major importance to society.<ref name=":0" /> This activity can take place in two forms. In debating legislatures, such as the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom]], the floor of the legislature frequently sees lively debate.<ref name=":0" /> In contrast, in committee-based legislatures like the [[United States Congress]], deliberation takes place in closed committees.<ref name=":0" />