1. The Union Legislature
The Union Legislature, known as the Indian Parliament, is the supreme law-making authority in India, composed of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. The chapter covers the composition, powers, functions, and law-making procedures of the Parliament, detailing the qualifications for membership and the distinctions between the two houses. It highlights the importance of the Union Legislature in representing democracy, checking executive power, and enabling public participation in governance.
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What we have learnt
- The Indian Parliament is made up of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha.
- The Lok Sabha is directly elected, while the Rajya Sabha is partially elected and partially nominated.
- Parliament has legislative, financial, executive, electoral, judicial, and constitutional powers.
Key Concepts
- -- Lok Sabha
- The lower house of Parliament, with a maximum strength of 552 members, elected directly by the people.
- -- Rajya Sabha
- The upper house of Parliament, consisting of 250 members, of whom 233 are elected and 12 are nominated by the President.
- -- Money Bill
- A type of bill that can only be introduced in Lok Sabha and pertains to financial matters as per the Constitution.
- -- Legislative Powers
- The authority of Parliament to make laws on subjects in the Union List, Concurrent List, and State List during a national emergency.
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