Impeachment Process in Indian Parliament
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Impeachment Process in Indian Parliament starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A group of MPs in the Lok Sabha want to initiate impeachment proceedings against the President. What fraction of the total membership must sign the notice?
Describe the difference between impeachment and removal from office in the context of Indian constitutional offices.
Describe the process of impeachment of the President of India.
Describe the role of the second House in the impeachment process of the President.
Explain the importance of giving the President an opportunity to be heard during the impeachment process.
Explain the significance of the two-thirds majority requirement in the impeachment process.
Explain why the impeachment process has never been used in India so far.
Context: A group of MPs in the Lok Sabha want to initiate impeachment proceedings against the President. What fraction of the total membership must sign the notice?
Can the impeachment process against the President be initiated in a joint sitting of both Houses? (1) Yes (2) No
Can the President of India be impeached for actions taken in the exercise of his/her powers? (1) Yes (2) No
Can the President of India be impeached for incapacity or physical/mental illness? (1) Yes (2) No
Has any President of India been impeached so far? (1) Yes (2) No
Fill in the blank: The impeachment of the President is a ________ process, not a criminal trial.
Fill in the blank: The impeachment process ensures the ________ of the President's office by making removal difficult.
Fill in the blank: The impeachment process is a ________ process, involving both Houses of Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The impeachment process is initiated by giving a written notice signed by at least ________ of the total members of the House.
True or False: The impeachment process can be completed in a single day.
True or False: The President can be impeached for violation of any law in India.
True or False: The President ceases to hold office immediately after the impeachment resolution is passed in the first House.
True or False: The President has the right to appear and be represented during the investigation of impeachment charges.
