Powers Of The Parliment

Question 1

What are the 5 types of powers given to the parliament.

Answer 1

1. Legislative powers
2. Executive powers
3. Judicial powers
   4.Financial power
4. Power to amend the constitution

Question 2

What is the highest law making body?

Answer 2

The parliament

Question 3

The parliament can legislate on all subjects mentioned in the……………..lists?

Answer 3

1. Union list
2. Concurrent list
3. Residuary subjects

Question 4

What are the types of bills?

Answer 4

1. Money bills
2. Non money bills
3. Constitutional Amendment bills

Question 5

How is a law made through the bill?

Answer 5

Except the money bill, any bill can be passed with approval from both the houses . In case of disagreement between the houses, a majority vote is taken to the joint meeting both the houses .

Question 6

What powers does the parliament have to control the executive?

Answer 6

The council of ministers is responsible to the parliament. During the questioning hour, the members question the ministers and point out defects. If the ministers fail to give satisfactory answers, the parliament may pass a no- confidence motion in which the ministers have to resign.
Only the Lok Sabha may pass a no confidence motion.

Question 7

Describe financial powers of the government

Answer 7

The parliament has control over union finances.

The government places the budget before the legislature which contains the income of the government and the manner in which it would be spent.

A finance bill is also introduced containing proposals for new taxes or change to existing taxes to meet government expenditure.

These proposals have to be approved by the legislature, failing which the government has to resign.

Question 8

How much majority is needed for amendment of major parts of the constitution?

Answer 8

2 thirds from both the houses

Question 9

What is impeachment?

Answer 9

The removal of the president or vice president by the parliament.

Question 10

3 judicial powers of the parliament

Answer 10

1. Impeachment
2. Recommendations for removing judges in supreme courts and high courts
3. Similar recommendations about chief election commissioner and auditor general

Question 11

Name some national parties.

Answer 11

1. Congress
2. Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP
3. Janata Party
4. Communist party of India

Question 12

Name some regional parties

Answer 12

1. Alkali Dal
2. Telegu Desam Party