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 power of Parliament to alter the boundaries of states.
Describe the power of Parliament to approve the declaration of emergency.
Describe the power of Parliament to control the executive through the 'No Confidence Motion'.
Describe the process by which Parliament exercises control over public expenditure.
Describe the process of passing an ordinary bill in the Indian Parliament.
Explain the difference between a Money Bill and a Financial Bill.
Explain the legislative powers of the Indian Parliament.
Explain the power of Parliament to punish for its contempt.
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 period for which the Rajya Sabha member can serve? (1) 2 years (2) 4 years (3) 6 years (4) 5 years
Which article of the Constitution gives the Parliament the power to make laws? (1) Article 245 (2) Article 352 (3) Article 368 (4) Article 370
Which of the following committees is NOT a Parliamentary Committee? (1) Public Accounts Committee (2) Estimates Committee (3) Election Commission (4) Committee on Public Undertakings
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 ________ has the power to summon and prorogue the sessions of Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is responsible for presenting the Union Budget in Parliament.
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the presiding officer of the Lok Sabha.
True or False: The Parliament can amend the Constitution of India.
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.
True or False: The Parliament can extend the term of the Lok Sabha during a national emergency.
