The Indian Parliament Flashcards
Why do we have a parliamentary form of government?
Being held captive in their own country for over 200 years
A prolonged freedom struggle
Participation of people from all sections of the society during the freedom struggle
Inspiration from the ideas of freedom and equality .
The makers of Indian constitution felt the need for a government who would be sensitive to the needs of the people and fulfill them as they were deprived of the same during the oppressive British rule.
What does the Indian parliament consist of?
The president and the two houses ,namely, the lower house -lok sabha (house of people) and the upper house -rajya sabha (council of states).
Why does India have a bicameral legislature?
As the two houses of the parliament consist of two houses that function independently .
The two houses of the parliament meet…..
Twice a year
The Indian parliament makes laws on all subjects mentioned in the……
Union and the concurrent lists
What is the president ?
The president is the Constitutional head of the union legislature /the Indian parliament .
How is the president elected?
The president id elected for a term of 5 years by the electoral college which consists of selected members from lok sabha , rajya sabha and the state legislative assemblies..
What powers does the president have ?
Constitutional and ceremonial .
Who is the assistant of president?
Vice president.
What are the qualifications to be a member of lok sabha?
The member should be an Indian citizen
He/she should be 25 years of age
He/she should not hold any office of profit in the government.
His/her name should be on the electoral list.
What is the composition of lok sabha?
Lok sabha can have max. Of 552 members out of which 530 are to be represented by states , 20 from union territories and no more than two can be nominated by the president from Anglo-Indian community.
How are the members of lok sabha elected?
They are elected directly through citizens by Universal Adult Sufferage.
What is the term period of lok sabha?
It is for 5 years . The president can extend the term in an emergency only , for only a year
How can the president dissolve lok sabha?
On the advise of prime minister.
Who is the presiding officer?
The speaker is the presiding officer assisted by a deputy speaker .
Both are elected by the members of the lok sabha .
What are the legislative powers of lok sabha?
Introducing bills that finally become laws is the main function.
The lok sabha act on subjects on the state list if agreed upon by 2/3 members of Rajya sabha as well
The bills passed by lok sabha that are sent to rajya sabha , if not passes within six months , a joint session is held . The lok sabha’s decision prevails as they have double the members.
Money bills passed to the rajya sabha have to be passes within 14 days . Otherwise it is deemed to have been passed
What are the financial powers of lok sabha ?
It can change or abolish any tax.
Only it can introduce money bills
Lok sabha sanctions and passes the budget
How can council of ministers be removed?
Lok sabha controls the council of ministers. If the lok sabha is not happy,the lok sabha can compel the council of ministers to resign by passing a vote of noconfidence against it
What are the constitutional powers of lok sabha?
The lok sabha along with rajya sabha can amend the Indian constitution.
What are the electoral powers of lok sabha?
It takes part in the election of president and vice president.
The lok sabha also elects the speaker and the deputy speaker
What are the judicial powers of lok sabha?
They take part in the impeachment of the president of India.
What are the special powers of lok sabha?
The council of ministers is answerable to only the lok sabha. They can alone vote the council of ministers out of office.
What are the qualifications to be a meme ber of rajya sabha?
Indian citizen
Should 30 years of age
He /she should not hold any office of profit in the government
His/her name should be in the electoral list.
What is the composition of rajya sabha?
Rajya sabha can have a max. Of 250 members our of which 12 members are nominated by the president from ppl who have knowledge or practical Exp. in the field of lit. Science, art, sports etc.
