Relationship between Executive and Legislature
Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions
Relationship between Executive and Legislature starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Relationship between Executive and Legislature.
How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take.
When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 12
Describe the difference between the nominal and real executive in the Indian context.
Describe the impact of the parliamentary system on the relationship between the executive and the legislature in India.
Describe the process by which the Parliament exercises control over the executive in India.
Describe the role of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha in maintaining the balance between the executive and the legislature.
Explain the concept of 'collective responsibility' of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha in the Indian parliamentary system.
Explain the concept of 'individual responsibility' of ministers in the Indian parliamentary system.
Explain the process of 'motion of thanks' in the Indian Parliament and its significance for the executive.
Explain the role of the Rajya Sabha in controlling the executive.
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha? (1) Article 74 (2) Article 75 (3) Article 76 (4) Article 77
Which of the following is a device for legislative control over the executive? (1) Zero Hour (2) Judicial review (3) Presidential veto (4) Impeachment of judges
Which of the following is a device used by Parliament to control the executive? (1) Judicial review (2) Question Hour (3) Presidential veto (4) Ordinance making
Which of the following is a feature of the parliamentary system in India? (1) Separation of powers (2) Fusion of powers (3) Presidential veto (4) Judicial supremacy
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the real executive authority in India.
The ________ can issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
The ________ can summon and prorogue the sessions of Parliament.
The ________ is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the country.
True or False: The executive can be removed by the judiciary in the Indian parliamentary system.
True or False: The executive can make laws without the approval of the legislature in India.
True or False: The President can refuse to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers in all matters.
True or False: The President can summon a joint session of Parliament on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
