Legislature
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Legislature is the centre ________
Of all democratic political process
The legislature helps people _______
In holding their representatives, accountable
Out of all the organs, the most representative organ is?
The legislature
What power does legislature have over the government?
It has the power to choose and dismiss the government
Parliament is also known as
National legislature
Legislature of states is called?
State legislature
What kind of legislature does India have?
Bicameral
Other name for Rajya Sabha is?
Council of states
Other name for Lok Sabha is?
House of the people
Constitution does not allow states to have unicameral or bicameral legislature. True or false?
False
Which six states have a bicameral legislature?
• Karnataka. • Uttar Pradesh. • Maharashtra. • Bihar. • Andhra Pradesh. • Telangana.
Why do countries with large size and diversity prefer to have two houses of parliament?
Two houses of Parliament are preferred to give representation to all sections of the society, and all parts of the country
What is one advantage of a bicameral legislature?
A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every decision reconsidered. Every bill and policy would be discussed twice. This ensures a DOUBLE CHECK on the matter
What does Rajya Sabha represent?
The states of India
Why do we say Rajya Sabha is indirectly elected?
It is an indirectly elected body. This is because the state residents elect the members for the state legislative assembly. These members of the state legislative assembly, elect the members for the Rajya Sabha.
What are two ways to give equal representation?
• Representation irrespective of size or population. • Representation according to population.
Example of representation, irrespective of size or population? And what is this called?
This is called symmetrical represent. Eg: USA
Example of representation, according to the population?
India
What is mentioned in the fourth schedule of the Constitution?
Number of members to be elected from each state is fixed by the constitution in the fourth schedule. Eg: UP-31 seats, Sikkim-1
Rajya Sabha members are elected for a duration of ________
Six years
Why is Rajya Sabha known as the permanent house of Parliament?
Every two years, 1/3 members complete their term and elections are held for those one third seats only. All the members do not complete their terms at the same time. Therefore, Rajya Sabha is never fully dissolved.
Rajya Sabha has ____ nominated members by the President
12
Who are these 12 nominated members?
These are the people who have made their marks in the fields of science, social service, literature, and art
Lok Sabha is ______ elected_______
Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people