Parliament
How many items are on the concurrent list
47
The subjects are on the state list
67
What are the two houses of Parliament
House of the people (Lok Sabha) and the council of states (the Rajya Saba)
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are with regard to emergency
If the Lok Sabha is dissolved before or after proclamation of a national emergency, it is the Rajya Saba would shoulders all the responsibilities of the union legislator
How many subjects are on the union list
97
What is a motion
A formal proposal made by a member stating that the house should take up some particular matter which is of public importance
What are the qualifications to be a member of the Rajya Sabha
.Indian citizen, 2.30 years of age, 3.name on the electoral rolls, 4.not be insolvent, 5.not hold an office of profit, 6.not be a proclaimed criminal, 7.not be of unsound mind
What are the qualifications for membership to the Lok Sabha
1. Indian citizen 2.at least 25 years old 3.their name should be on the electoral rolls in some part of the country 4.he should not be insolvent 5.he should not hold an office of profit under the government 6.should not be a proclaimed criminal 7.should not be of unsound mind
What is a confidence motion
A noconfidence motion which does not pass
How are the Lok Sabha members elected
Directly by the people of India
What is vote on account
If the union budget is not passed before the beginning of the new financial year that is April 1, there would be no money for the executive to spend. Therefore a device known as built on account authorises the executive to draw funds from the Consolidated fund until the budget is passed
What are the legislative powers of Parliament
Parliament is competent to make a laws on: 1.matters in the union list, 2.the matter is in the concurrent list, 3.residuary powers, 4.matters on the state list, 5.ordinances,
How does Parliament control the executive
1.interpellation (debate, questions, and discussion) 2.vote of no confidence 3.adjournment motions 4.motions of censure (against a minister, rejection of a govt bill, passing a private bill) 5.monetary controls: during the budget session a cut motion maybe moved
When is the winter session held
November to December
How may the speaker resign his post
On help or other grounds by submitting a letter of resignation to the deputy Speaker. The speaker can also be removed if the majority of members passed a resolution to this effect
What is the difference between the Rajya Saba in the Lok Sabha in ordinary bills
Ordinary bills me originate in either house. If there is disagreement the bill is referred to a joint sitting. The houses are on an equal footing however the Rajya Sabha is in a week a position because the total membership is less than half of the Lok Sabha strength. Also the joint sessions provided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
On what basis is the allotment of members to the various states made
Population
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are with regard to impeachment
Powers are exactly equal
What are the financial powers of the Parliament
1.money bills which can originate in the Lok Sabha only. 2.Parliament passes the budget 3.supplementary grants 4.vote on account 5.salaries of MPs and ministers 6.permission for taxes
What are the special powers of the Lok Sabha
1.motions of no confidence can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha 2.money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha 3.the lok Sabha's strength is more than double that of the Rajya Sabha, so in case of deadlock the will of the Lok Sabha normally prevails
What are the three types of questions
Starred, unstarred and short notice
What is Adjournment
Suspension of the sitting of the house by the speaker
What is prorogation
Termination of the session of Parliament by the President
What is the zero hour
It is the period which begins at 12 o'clock soon after the question hour and continues till the lunch break which begins at 1 o'clock. During the zero hour members raise all types of questions, without any permission or prior notice
When is the monsoon session held
July to August
What is the composition of the Rajya Saba
Maximum strength is 250 members
What is the composition of the Lok Sabha
Maximum strength is 552 1.not more than 530 members shall represent the states 2.not more than 20 members shall represent the union territories 3.2 members of the Anglo Indian community may be nominated by the President to the Lok Sabha
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are with regard to control over the executive
Members of both the houses can put questions to ministers about the work of the departments. Raja Saba cannot pass emotion expressing no confidence. And the adjournment motion is moved only in the Lok Sabha
What is the procedure of the passing of a money bill
Money bills can originate in the Lok Sabha only. After which it is sent to the Rajya Sabha first recommendations which it must make within 14 days
What is Parliament
The Parliament is the lawmaking body of people's representatives who have supreme power of governance in a democratic country
What does the union legislature comprise
The President and the two houses of Parliament
What are short notice questions
They relate to a matter of urgent importance. Such questions are asked with the notice shorter than that of 10 days. The minister can choose to accept or not to accept short notice questions
What is a starred question
Those to which a member wishes to have an oral answer on the floor of the house. Such questions are indicated by an asterisk mark. Supplementary questions maybe asked after replies to such questions are given by the ministers
What are unstarred questions
Those two which answers are given in written form. No supplementary questions can be asked
What are the electoral functions of the Parliament
1.Parliament along with state legislators elects the President of India 2.Vice President is elected by the Houses of Parliament 3.Lok Sabha elects the speaker and deputy Speaker, Raja Saba elects the deputy Chairman
What are the miscellaneous powers of Parliament
1.Parliament may alter the name or boundary of the state if needed. It may also form a new state 2.it makes laws regarding the composition, jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court 3.the Parliament moustache a common high court for two or more states
What are the special powers of The Rajya Sabha
1.Rajya Saba by special majority may decide that Parliament should make laws on some matters of the state list 2.creation of new all India services 3.if the Lok Sabha is dissolved before or after the declaration of a national emergency, the Rajya Saba becomes the sole de facto and de Jure Parliament
How can a member of the Lok Sabha vacate his seat
1.a member may resign by writing to the speaker or the chairman 2.if a member is, without permission of the house, absent from all meetings of a period of 60 days 3.if a member become subject to any of the disqualifications 4.if a person is already a member of the state legislature and is elected to the Parliament, he has to vacate his seat in the state legislature or vice versa 5.anti defection law
When is the house adjourned
1.after the business of the day is over, 2.when the death of a sitting member of the house occurs, 3.when there is much disorder in the house, 4.for want of quorum, 5.as and when the speaker find it necessary
Which cases may the Parliament legislate on matters on the state list
1.during proclamation of emergency 2.when the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by two thirds majority that a subject in the state list has assumed national importance 3.when two or more states are of the opinion that the Parliament should legislate on the subject on the state list 4.during the state emergency
What are the disciplinary functions of the speaker
1.he may suspend a member or order them to withdraw. He maintains order in the house 2.in case the words used by a member are in decent or unParliamentary, the speaker my order that such words are expunged from the proceedings of the house 3.Speaker decides whether there is a case of contempt of the house 4.matters of anti-defection law are decided by the speaker
Is the term of the Rajya Saba
It is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved. Each member of the Rajya Sabha are is elected for a period of six years. One third of the total members of the house retire after every two years
What are the miscellaneous functions of the speaker
1.he presides over the joint sessions of both houses of Parliament 2.he nominates personnel for Parliamentary delegation is to various countries 3.he presides over the conference of presiding officers of legislative bodies
What is the disqualification from membership to the Lok Sabha
1.hold an office of profit 2.is of unsound mind and stands so declared by competent court 3.is an undischarged insolvent 4.not a citizen of India or has voluntarily acquired citizenship of a foreign state
What are the judicial powers of Parliament
1.impeachment of the President, 2.removal of judges, 3.punishment for contempt of the house
What are supplementary grants
If the amount authorise for the current financial year is not sufficient, the government may make a fresh demand known as the supplementary grant
Explain a federal system of government
In a federal system of government, all the administrative powers are divided between the Central and the state government by the constitution and both are supreme with in their respective Spheres.
What are the speaker's functions regarding the business of the house
1.presides over the meetings of the house. All speeches and remarks are addressed to the speaker. He allots time for discussion 2.the speaker interprets the rules of procedure of the house 3.all bills passed by the house are signed by him before they are sent to the Rajya Saba or to the President 4.he decides the admissibility of questions, resolutions and motions 5.the speaker does not vote in the house, except when there are equal votes on both sides 6.the Speaker decides whether a bill is a money bill or not
What are the functions of the speaker with regards to Parliamentary committees
1.the speaker is the ex officio chairman of the business advisory committee and the rules committee 2.he appoints chairmen of all the committees of the house 3.he issues directions to the chairmen in all matters relating to their working and the procedure to be followed
What are the administrative functions of the speaker
1.the speaker receives all petitions and documents 2.he communicates the decisions of the house to the concerned authorities 3.he regulates the admission of visitors and press correspondence to the galleries of the house
What is a no-confidence motion and how is it passed
A no-confidence motion is a proposal expressing lack of confidence in the ministry. It is moved by the opposition. It can be moved only one has the support of at least 50 members. It has to be taken up for discussion within 10 days from the day on which the leave is granted. If the motion is passed the government must resign
What is an adjournment motion
A proposal to lay aside all other business and take up a definite matter argent importance.
What are the unitary features of India
A strong Centre, a single constitution, flexibility of the Constitution, single citizenship, any quality of representation in the Rajya Saba, existence of union territories
Why is the Lok Sabha given an upper hand in many matters concerning the Parliament
Because the Lok Sabha represents the people directly as its members are elected by the people. On the other hand the Rajya Sabha are represents the states and its members I liked it indirectly by the MLAs. They never have to go to the people.
How can the Constitution be amended
Both Houses of Parliament can amend the Constitution. The amendment must be passed by each house by majority of total membership and by two third majority of members present and voting.
How do people become members of the Rajya Saba
By nomination: nominated by the President for having special knowledge or practical experience in matters like literature, science, art and social service. The nominated members are 12 number By election: 238 members are elected by the MLAs of the states by system of proportional representation by single transferable vote
When is the budget session held
February to May
Is the term of the Lok Sabha
Five years. How are ever it can be dissolved before the expiry of its normal term by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
What are the two parts of the budget
General and railway
Who is the speaker
He is the prison writing officer of the Lok Sabha. He conducts the business of the house and occupies a position of great I thought he and responsibility.
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are in case of money bills
The Rajya Sabha has virtually no powers. It cannot reject a money bill nor amended by virtue of its own powers. It must, within the stipulated period of 14 days, return the bill to the Lok Sabha which made their upon either accept or reject all of the recommendations made by the Rajya Sabha
What is the question hour
The first hour on every working day of the house is reserved for questions and is known as question hour
What is Quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to enable to transact is business. The quorum of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are is 1/10 of The membership of each house
How many sessions of Parliament are there any here and what are they and how long do they last
The present summons each house of Parliament. Each house shall meet at least twice a year and the interval between two consecutive sessions shall be less than six months. There are three sessions in a year: Budget session (February to May), the monsoon session (July to August) and the winter session (November to December)
What is interpellation
The right of the members to ask questions from the government is known as interpellation
How is the speaker of the Lok Sabha elected
The speaker is elected from among The members of the Lok Sabha soon after the newly elected house meets for the first time.
Who is the presiding officer of the Rajya Sabha
The vice president of India is the ex officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Explain how the Centre is stronger than the states with regard to legislation
There are more subjects on the union list. The central government may override the state government on subjects on the concurrent list. Residuary powers are held by the central government
What is the termof the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
They are elected for a term of five years. They may seek reelection any number of times if they are left it as a member of the Lok Sabha
What is the difference between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are with regard to election of the President and Vice President
They are on equal footing, but the Lok Sabha's greater strength means it has a greater say
What are the three legislative lists
Union, state and con current
What is the anti-defection law
When a member of the house gives up the membership of his party or votes against directions given by the party to which he belongs, he shall be disqualified from being a member of the house, provided there is not a split in the party with at least one third of its members