Question

briefly describe the functions of upper and lower houses of the Parliament​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Legislative Function: The primary function of Parliament is a law making function. Lok Sabha plays an important part. It can pass bills concerning to all those subject which have been included in Union and Concurrent list. No bill can become law unless it has been passed by Lok Sabha

2) Financial Power: The power of control over the finances by the Lok Sabha is powerful. The money bill has to be introduced in the Lok Sabha first, and when passed by the Lok Sabha it is to be transmitted to Rajya Sabha for the recommendation. It is upon the Lok Sabha to accept or not to accepts the recommendations.

3) Executive Control: The Constitution provides that ' Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.' Thus, the Government is accountable to the Lok Sabha for its acts. It is only the Lok Sabha which can pass a no-confidence vote against the Council of Ministers and force them to resign.

4) Electoral Function: The Lok Sabha members are part of the electoral college for the election of President. The members of Lok Sabha also elect the Vice-President. It elects the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.

There are more other functions of the Lok Sabha like redressal of grievances, judicial functions and miscellaneous functions.

Answer 2

The functions of the upper and lower house of the parliament are as follows.

• The Lok Sabha is the lower house of the Parliament while the Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament.
• Both houses perform the legislative function. The primary function of the parliament is law-making. No bill can become a law unless approved by the Lok Sabha.
• The houses together perform the electoral function. The members of the upper and lower houses are part of the electoral college. Their primary duty is to elect the President of India.
• The Lok Sabha exercises control over the cabinet of ministers. The government is accountable to the lower house of the Parliament and it is they who can pass a no-confidence motion against the government to dissolve it.
• Both houses of the Parliament perform the financial function. The passing of the annual government budget is one of the most important tasks carried out by the Parliament. The Lok Sabha sends the budget for recommendation to the Rajya Sabha.
• It is not necessary for the Lok Sabha to pay any heed to these recommendations.
• These are some of the primary functions carried out by the upper and lower houses of the Parliament.

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