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5. LEGISLATURE

The chapter discusses the significance and functionality of legislatures in India, emphasizing their role in democratic governance and law-making processes. It explores the composition of the Indian Parliament, its unique bicameral structure, and examines how the Parliament exercises control over the executive through various mechanisms. Moreover, it outlines the legislative procedures and the effect of parliamentary committees on law-making.

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Sections

  • 5

    Legislature

    The legislature is critical for maintaining democracy, representing the people's will, and ensuring government accountability in India.

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  • 5.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the significance of legislatures within the Indian Constitution, highlighting their roles in democratic governance and the functioning of Parliament.

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  • 5.2

    Why Do We Need A Parliament?

    Parliament is crucial for maintaining democracy, law-making, and ensuring accountability of the executive.

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  • 5.3

    Why Do We Need Two Houses Of Parliament?

    The necessity of having two houses in the Indian Parliament, known as a bicameral legislature, ensures diverse representation and the revisiting of legislative decisions.

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  • 5.3.1

    Rajya Sabha

    The Rajya Sabha, India's Upper House, represents states in the Parliament and is crucial for state representation and legislative processes.

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  • 5.3.2

    Lok Sabha

    This section covers the significance, structure, and powers of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India's Parliament, emphasizing its role in law making, executive control, and representation.

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  • 5.4

    What Does The Parliament Do?

    The Parliament of India plays a crucial role in enacting laws, controlling the executive, managing financial matters, representing the populace, and ensuring accountability.

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  • 5.4.1

    Powers Of Rajya Sabha

    This section details the powers and functions of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of India's Parliament, highlighting its role in representing states and its legislative powers.

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  • 5.4.2

    Special Powers Of Rajya Sabha

    The Rajya Sabha plays a crucial role in representing the states in India's legislative framework, holding special powers that emphasize its importance in the bicameral parliamentary system.

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  • 5.5

    How Does The Parliament Make Laws?

    This section explains the procedure followed by the Indian Parliament in making laws, emphasizing the various stages a bill undergoes from introduction to Presidential assent.

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  • 5.6

    How Does The Parliament Control The Executive?

    This section outlines how the Parliament effectively controls the executive in a parliamentary democracy, ensuring accountability and adherence to democratic principles.

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  • 5.6.1

    Instruments Of Parliamentary Control

    This section discusses the various instruments employed by the legislature in a parliamentary system to hold the executive accountable.

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  • 5.7

    What Do The Committees Of Parliament Do?

    Parliamentary committees play a crucial role in the legislative process, engaging in in-depth studies, overseeing governmental functions, and aiding in law-making.

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  • 5.8

    How Does The Parliament Regulate Itself?

    This section discusses how the Indian Parliament regulates itself through legislations, presiding officers, and mechanisms like the anti-defection law.

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  • 5.9

    Conclusion

    The conclusion emphasizes the significance of the legislature in ensuring democratic governance in India, highlighting its representational nature and the responsibility it holds.

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What we have learnt

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