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