Question

describe the powers and functions of the Indian Parliament... Write atleast 5 points

Answer 1

The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the Republic of India. TheParliament is composed of the President of India and the houses. It is bicameral with two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.

Parliament makes laws and holds the Government to account for its policies, actions, and spending. The functions of Parliament include: forming a Government (Executive) from among its members

Some of the major functions of the parliament are as follows:
1. Legislative Functions
2. Financial Control.
3. Providing and exercising control over Cabinet
4. Critical Assessment of the Work of the Cabinet
5. Role of opposition
6. An organ of information 7. Constitutional Functions 8. Judicial Functions
9. Elective functions.

Answer 2

•the parliament has the final authority for making laws in any country.This task of making laws or legislation is crucial .The parliament can make new laws, change existing laws,or abolish existing laws and make new ones in their place.

•parliament excercise some control over those who run the government, those who run the government can take decisions only so long as they enjoy the support of the parliament.

•parliament control all the money that government have .Public money can be spent only when the parliament sanctions it.

•parliament has the highest forum if discussion and debate on public issues and national policy.

•pariament can seek information about any matter.


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