Impeachment Process in Indian Parliament

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Can the impeachment process be initiated against the President during a state of emergency?

Can the President be impeached for actions taken in the exercise of their official powers?

Can the President of India attend the proceedings of impeachment in person?

Can the President of India be impeached for political reasons?

Describe the significance of the two-thirds majority requirement in the impeachment process.

Describe the steps involved in the impeachment process of the President of India.

Explain the importance of giving the President an opportunity to defend themselves during impeachment.

Explain the role of the second House in the impeachment process of the President.

How much prior notice must be given to the President before moving an impeachment resolution? (1) 7 days (2) 14 days (3) 30 days (4) 60 days

If the Rajya Sabha passes an impeachment resolution against the President, what is the next step? (1) The President is immediately removed (2) Lok Sabha investigates the charges (3) Supreme Court reviews the case (4) The resolution is sent to the Prime Minister

Impeachment proceedings against the President can be initiated in which House of Parliament? (1) Lok Sabha only (2) Rajya Sabha only (3) Either House (4) Joint Session

What is the minimum fraction of members required to sign the notice for moving an impeachment resolution against the President? (1) One-half (2) One-third (3) One-fourth (4) One-fifth

Fill in the blank: A resolution to impeach the President must be signed by at least _______ of the total members of the House before it is moved.

Fill in the blank: The impeachment process of the President is an example of the system of _______ and balances in the Indian Constitution.

Fill in the blank: The impeachment process of the President is initiated by giving a _______ day notice.

Fill in the blank: The impeachment process of the President is provided under Article _______ of the Indian Constitution.

True or False: The impeachment of the President requires a simple majority in both Houses of Parliament.

True or False: The impeachment process of the President has been used in India till date.

True or False: The impeachment process of the President is a judicial process.

True or False: The impeachment process of the President is mentioned in Part V of the Indian Constitution.