Powers and Functions of Parliament
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Powers and Functions of Parliament starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the process by which Parliament can remove a judge of the Supreme Court.
Describe the process of passing an ordinary bill in Parliament.
Describe the role of Parliament in controlling the executive.
Explain the concept of 'collective responsibility' of the Council of Ministers to the Parliament.
Explain the difference between an ordinary bill and a money bill in the context of Parliament.
Explain the financial powers of the Indian Parliament.
Explain the process of impeachment of the President by the Parliament.
Explain the role of Parliament in the amendment of the Constitution.
What are the two Houses of the Indian Parliament called? (1) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha (2) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad (4) Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly
What is the maximum duration for which the Parliament can extend the tenure of the Lok Sabha during a national emergency? (1) 1 year at a time (2) 2 years at a time (3) 6 months at a time (4) 5 years at a time
Which article of the Indian Constitution gives the Parliament the power to make laws on matters in the Union List? (1) Article 245 (2) Article 246 (3) Article 248 (4) Article 249
Which of the following committees is NOT a standing committee of Parliament? (1) Estimates Committee (2) Public Accounts Committee (3) Committee on Petitions (4) Joint Parliamentary Committee on a specific bill
Fill in the blank: The ________ can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
Fill in the blank: The ________ can summon and prorogue the sessions of Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The ________ has the final authority to decide whether a bill is a Money Bill or not.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for ensuring the accountability of the government to Parliament.
True or False: The Parliament can create or abolish State Legislative Councils.
True or False: The Parliament can delegate its legislative powers to the executive under certain circumstances.
True or False: The Parliament can legislate on State List subjects during a national emergency.
True or False: The Parliament can punish its members for breach of privilege.
