The Union List is one of the three legislative lists in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. It contains subjects on which only the Parliament of India has the power to make laws. These subjects are of national importance, such as defense, foreign affairs, and atomic energy. 1. Constitutional Provisions on the Union List […]
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Powers of Parliament
The Indian Parliament, the supreme legislative body, comprises the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President. It holds legislative, executive, financial, judicial, electoral, and amending powers as outlined in the Constitution. Key functions include law-making, budget approval, and government oversight, essential for competitive exams preparation.
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Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament)
1. Introduction 2. Composition of Lok Sabha 3. Elections and Tenure 4. Powers & Functions (A) Legislative Powers: (B) Financial Powers: (C) Executive Control: (D) Constitutional Powers: (E) Emergency Powers: 5. Speaker of Lok Sabha 6. Sessions of Lok Sabha Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. How many total members can Lok Sabha have? A) 545B) […]
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Rajya Sabha vs. Lok Sabha
While both Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and Lok Sabha (Lower House) play crucial roles in India’s parliamentary system, their powers are not equal. Lok Sabha holds greater authority in several key areas. Below is a comparison of their powers: 1. Legislative Powers (Both Houses Are Equal) 2. Financial Powers (Lok Sabha is Stronger) 3. Control […]
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Rajya Sabha (Council of States)
Introduction The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the Upper House of the Indian Parliament. It represents the states and union territories of India and plays a crucial role in the legislative process. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha. This guide covers Articles 80-89 of the Indian Constitution, which […]