Dissolution of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - 4.6 | Chapter 4: The Legislature | ICSE Class 12 Political Science
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Dissolution of Lok Sabha

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The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President, typically on the advice of the Prime Minister, after a term of five years. This is significant as it leads to general elections, providing voters the opportunity to choose their representatives. Can anyone tell me why this process is important?

Student 1
Student 1

It's important because it allows citizens to have a say in their government every few years.

Teacher
Teacher

Exactly! This reinforces democracy by ensuring that representatives remain accountable to the electorate. Can anyone remember how often the Lok Sabha is dissolved?

Student 2
Student 2

After every five years, unless there is an earlier dissolution for any reason.

Teacher
Teacher

Spot on! Early dissolutions can happen under various circumstances, for instance, if the government loses confidence among the members.

Permanence of Rajya Sabha

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Now let’s transition to the Rajya Sabha. Unlike the Lok Sabha, can anyone tell me what makes the Rajya Sabha a unique body in terms of its dissolution?

Student 3
Student 3

The Rajya Sabha is permanent and can’t be dissolved!

Teacher
Teacher

Correct! The Rajya Sabha is not dissolved; instead, one-third of its members retire every two years. This allows for continuity and stability within the legislative framework. What do you think is the benefit of having such a structure?

Student 4
Student 4

It helps maintain experienced members in the House, ensuring that there are always people with knowledge of the ongoing legislative processes.

Teacher
Teacher

Good point! This continuity ensures legislative expertise and stability in governance. It emphasizes the importance of gradual change while ensuring that there’s substructure to the legislative process.

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This section discusses the conditions and processes through which the Lok Sabha can be dissolved and the permanent nature of the Rajya Sabha.

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The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President upon the advice of the Prime Minister, usually every five years, leading to general elections. Conversely, the Rajya Sabha is a permanent body that is not dissolved but instead renews one-third of its members every two years.

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Dissolution of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

The Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament in India, holds a crucial role in the legislative process and can be dissolved by the President based on advice from the Prime Minister. This dissolution typically occurs after every five years of its term, leading to general elections where the populace votes in new representatives.

In contrast, the Rajya Sabha, known as the upper house, is designed as a permanent body. It is never subject to complete dissolution. Instead, it functions by allowing one-third of its members to retire every two years, ensuring a continuous functioning body that contributes to legislative processes and governance. This structural distinction between the two houses underlines their unique roles within the framework of Indian democracy and legislation.

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Dissolution of the Lok Sabha

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The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President at the advice of the Prime Minister, usually after every five years. The dissolution triggers general elections.

Detailed Explanation

The Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of India’s Parliament, has a specific tenure of five years. At the end of this term, or if needed earlier, the President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha, but this action is based on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, it means that all the members of the Lok Sabha are removed from their positions, and fresh elections are called to elect new members. This process ensures that the government is accountable to the people and allows for public input on leadership.

Examples & Analogies

Think of dissolving the Lok Sabha like finishing a term in a classroom. Once the semester is over, the class of students must take final exams and potentially go to a different grade. Similarly, when the Lok Sabha is dissolved, new representatives are chosen for the next term, similar to how new students would enter the classroom after the semester ends.

Dissolution of the Rajya Sabha

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The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire every two years.

Detailed Explanation

Unlike the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, which is the upper house of Parliament, does not dissolve. It is considered a permanent body because its members serve staggered terms. Every two years, one-third of the Rajya Sabha members complete their term and retire, making way for new members to be elected or appointed. This structure allows for continuity in governance and ensures that the Rajya Sabha remains functional without the need for complete re-elections.

Examples & Analogies

You can think of the Rajya Sabha like a large team with rotating members. Imagine a sports team where every season, different team members graduate or leave the team, but always a core group remains. This way, newer players learn from experienced members, ensuring stability and growth.

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Key Concepts

  • Dissolution of Lok Sabha: The process through which the Lok Sabha is disbanded, typically leading to elections.

  • Permanence of Rajya Sabha: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and does not dissolve; instead, a third of its members retire every two years.

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  • If the Lok Sabha is dissolved, a new election is scheduled, allowing the public to choose the new representatives.

  • If a third of the Rajya Sabha's members retire, the state legislatures elect new members to fill those vacancies without disrupting the entire assembly.

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🎡 Rhymes Time

  • To vote again, the Lok Sabha bends, / Five years end, then elections send.

πŸ“– Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a bustling fair where every five years, the townspeople gather to elect their leader anew, while the wise council of elders remains, constantly advising and never dissolved.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • Remember L.O.R. - Lok Sabha dissolves, One-third Rajya Sabha retires.

🎯 Super Acronyms

LEAD - Lok Sabha Every term After Dissolution.

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Glossary of Terms

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  • Term: Dissolution

    Definition:

    The termination of an assembly, forcing a general election.

  • Term: Lok Sabha

    Definition:

    The lower house of India's Parliament, elected directly by the people.

  • Term: Rajya Sabha

    Definition:

    The upper house of Parliament, representing states and union territories, and is a permanent body.

  • Term: President

    Definition:

    The constitutional head of the state in India who can dissolve the Lok Sabha.

  • Term: Prime Minister

    Definition:

    The head of government in India, who advises the President on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.