Parliament has the authority to enact laws for Antigua and Barbuda's peace, order, and well-being as long as they adhere to the terms of the Constitution.

In accordance with the guidelines in section 47, Parliament may amend any clause in the Constitution or the Supreme Court's order.

If the votes on any subject before the House are evenly divided while such a Speaker is in office, the motion will be defeated.

[4] The Parliament as a whole is charged with certain responsibilities and is given special powers and privileges in order to effectively carry out its functions.

[1][2] The Governor-General may prorogue or dissolve Parliament at any time while acting in line with the advice of the Prime Minister, subject to the restrictions of paragraph (5) of section 60.

Subject to the provisions of subsection (3) of section 60, Parliament shall not be dissolved until five years have passed since the date of its first session following any dissolution.

If a resolution declaring lack of confidence in the government is passed by a majority of the House members and the Prime Minister does not resign from office or recommend a dissolution of Parliament within seven days of the resolution's passage, the Governor-General may, at his discretion, dissolve Parliament.