Parlimentary Form Of Government And Parliment Flashcards
Who is head of the Indian Union?
The president
What is the president’s position in the executive?
The president is only a nominal or constitutional head of the executive who acts with aids and advice of the real political executive, the council of ministers.
What happens if the government loses support of the legislature?
It has to resign.
Why did the founding fathers of our constitution choose a parliamentary form of government?
In a highly pluralistic society in a vast country like India, they believed that the parliamentary form of government was best to accommodate different interests of the people of India.
What is the other word for parliament?
Union legislature
What does the parliament consist of?
President, Council of States (Rajya Sabha), house of the people (Lok Sabha)
What are members of Lok and Rajya Sabha called?
The members of Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok sabha (lower house) and called MPs or members of parliament.
How often does the parliament meet?
The Parliament meets at least twice a year.
According to the constitution, there should not be a gap of more than six months between two meetings of the parliament.
Each session is summoned and closed by the president.
