Chapter 12: Central Legislature Flashcards
State the two levels at which the Indian Government is divided.
The Central Government and the State Government.
Name the three organs/branches of the Indian Government.
a) The Legislature: The branch that makes the laws.
b) The Executive: The branch that executes the laws.
c) The Judiciary: The branch that makes sure everything goes according to the law.
Who can legislate in subjects related to the union list? Give examples.
Only the Union Government can frame laws for the subjects related to the union list. E.g. Currency, defence etc.
Who can legislate in subjects related to the State list? Give examples.
Only the State Government can frame laws in subjects related to the State list. E.g. Agriculture, health etc.
Who can legislate in subjects related to the Concurrent list? Give examples.
Both the Union and the State Governments are free to make laws in subjects related to the Concurrent list. E.g. Education, forest, population etc.
What happens in case of conflict between the Union and the State Government over a subject mentioned in the Concurrent list?
In case of conflict the law of the Union will prevail.
What does the Parliament consist of?
The Parliament consists of two houses known as the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
What are the members of the houses known as?
The members of these houses are known as the Members of the Parliament or MPs.
List the composition of the Lok Sabha.
Maximum members: 550.
Elected members: 530.
Present strength: 543.
What are the qualifications required to be a member of the Lok Sabha?
a) Should be a citizen of India.
b) Should be at least 25 years of age.
c) Should not hold an office of profit in the government.
d) Name should be in the voter’s list.
e) Should not be proclaimed offender and a bankrupt.
What is the term of office for the member of the Lok Sabha?
A member of the Lok Sabha is elected for a period of five years.
Give the full form of EVM.
Electronic Voting Machine
Who declares the results of the election?
The Election Commissioner
Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha?
Om Birla
Who adjourns the meeting of the Lok Sabha?
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
State any two functions of the Speaker.
a. Presides over the meetings.
b. Can adjourn the meetings.
c. Bills or resolutions can be passed only through the speaker.
d. Allotting time for the members to speak.
e. Presides over joint meetings of both the Houses.
f. In case of deadlock, he/she has a casting vote.
g. Appoints various Parliamentary Committees.
h. Safeguards the privileges of the members.
i. Can dismiss a member for misconduct. j. His/her decision regarding a Money Bill is final.
How many sessions are held in the Parliament in a year?
There are generally three sessions of the Parliament in a year. A special session is held if required. The gap between the two sessions should not be more than six months.
What is meant by Quorum?
The minimum number of members of an assembly that must be present at any of its meetings. For the Lok Sabha, one-tenth of its members must be present.
Name the House which is said to be the permanent body.
Rajya Sabha
What is the total strength of the Rajya Sabha?
250 members
How many members are nominated by the President in the Rajya Sabha?
12 members
What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?
6 years
Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (Write in the Notebook)
Jagdeep Dhankar.
What are bills?
Before the Acts are passed by the Parliament, they are known as bills.
