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同学你好~
making是名词，意思是“制造，创造”，前面常加the特指……的制造
the making of social policy
社会政策的制定

who was responsible for making the clock也是可以的，但是不如使用名词的形式更为正式。比如
Local authorities have been responsible for the running of schools in their areas.
地方当局一直负责管理本地区的学校。

the Houses of Parliament 是复数，比如
In Britain the houses of Parliament are called the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
在英国议会两院称为下议院和上议院。
Legislation requires approval by both houses of parliament.
立法须得到议会两院的一致通过。

祝同学学习进步~