Which directly elected lower house of Parliament holds the legislative power to pass federal laws and approve the government's budget?

• A Dewan Rakyat ✓
• B Dewan Negara
• C Dewan Undangan Negeri
• D Majlis Raja-Raja

The Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) has 222 elected members serving five-year terms; the Prime Minister and cabinet must maintain the confidence of this house to govern.