Political Science

The Legislature

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In this Class 11 Political Science topic from Part 1: Indian Constitution at Work, students explore the role and structure of India’s legislature. They learn how Parliament represents citizens, makes laws, approves public spending, debates national issues, and holds the executive accountable. The topic introduces the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, their composition, powers, procedures, and relationship with the Council of Ministers, while showing how legislative institutions support democracy and constitutional government.

Practice questions

01 If the government has a majority in the Lok Sabha but the Rajya Sabha repeatedly disagrees on an ordinary bill, which constitutional remedy is available?

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The Legislature

Practice questions

01 If the government has a majority in the Lok Sabha but the Rajya Sabha repeatedly disagrees on an ordinary bill, which constitutional remedy is available?

02 Why is the role of the Rajya Sabha considered limited in the case of a Money Bill?

03 If an MP votes against the party direction and the anti-defection law applies, who generally decides the matter finally within the House?

04 In parliamentary government, which is considered the most effective device of Lok Sabha control over the government?

05 What is the main importance of parliamentary standing committees?

06 What is the democratic importance of Question Hour?

07 What is the most appropriate basis of the Lok Sabha's special financial power?

08 Why is the Rajya Sabha called a permanent House?

09 What is one major advantage of a bicameral legislature?

10 In which situation is the supremacy of the Lok Sabha seen most clearly?

11 What is the main purpose of referring a bill to a committee?

12 If a House functions without the minimum required number of members, which parliamentary condition is not fulfilled?

13 What is the main difference between a private member's bill and a government bill?

14 Which action best shows the constructive role of the opposition in Parliament?

15 What is the main purpose of a cut motion?

16 How does the Rajya Sabha protect the interests of the States?

17 Why does debate become important when Parliament makes a law?

18 Why does the President's assent become the final constitutional stage for a bill to become law?

19 What is the correct purpose of parliamentary privileges?

20 How can Zero Hour be distinguished from formal Question Hour?

21 Which statement is most accurate about the relation between Parliament and the executive?

22 If a bill passed by the Lok Sabha is returned by the Rajya Sabha with amendments, whose role can become decisive in the next stage?

23 What is the strongest reason for calling the legislature a representative institution?

24 What is the importance of asking a supplementary question to a minister?

25 Why is the impartiality of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha necessary for democracy?

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