14. “The Lok Sabha exercises supreme power than the Rajya Sabha” – Explain with
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Answer:
The Lok Sabha is directly elected representatives of the people and enjoys real power on behalf of the people.
In money matters Lok Sabha is supreme as Rajya Sabha can only delay a money bill for 14 days or give suggestions..
If there is a joint session of the two Houses then the will of the Lok Sabha prevails due to its numerical supremacy.
The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers through No-Confidence Motion.The Rajya Sabha has no say in this matter.
Explanation:
1. Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses of Parliament. But if there is a difference between the two Houses, the final decision is taken in a joint session in which members of both the Houses sit together. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting.
2. Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by 14 days or suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not accept these changes.
3. Most importantly, the Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. Only a person who enjoys the support of the majority of the members in the Lok Sabha is appointed the Prime Minister.
4. If the majority of the Lok Sabha members say they have ‘no confidence’ in the Council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister, have to quit, the Rajya Sabha does not have this power.