The limited role of Rajya Sabha on Money Bills is based on which democratic logic?

Correct answer: Final control over public money should rest with the directly elected House

Correct answer: A. A Money Bill deals with taxation, government borrowing, and public expenditure, so it concerns the use of public money. The Lok Sabha is the House whose members are directly elected by the people. Because the people choose these representatives directly, the Lok Sabha has a stronger democratic mandate in financial matters. The Rajya Sabha is important because it can discuss and recommend changes to a Money Bill, but its power is limited compared with its power over an ordinary bill. Option A is correct because it connects direct election with accountability for public funds. Option B is wrong: the judiciary interprets laws but does not control Parliament’s financial approval. Option C is wrong because public money directly affects citizens through taxes and government services. Option D is wrong because Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly by elected members of State Legislative Assemblies, not directly by all voters. Memory cue: “People’s money, people’s directly elected House.”