Section 119: Role of Parliament
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) Parliament must protect this Constitution and promote democratic governance in Zimbabwe.
(2) Parliament has power to ensure that the provisions of this Constitution are upheld and that the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level act constitutionally and in the national interest.
(3) For the purposes of subsection (2), all institutions and agencies of the State and government at every level are accountable to Parliament.
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Insight: Parliament's Constitutional Guardian Role
This section establishes Parliament as the ultimate constitutional watchdog with oversight powers over all government entities. It creates a crucial checks-and-balances mechanism where Parliament serves not just as a legislative body, but as the enforcer of constitutional compliance across all levels of government. This accountability structure is essential for preventing power concentration and ensuring democratic governance in Zimbabwe.