discuss the functions of parliament
Answers
Explanation:
parliament is the group of 2 houses namely lok sabha and rajya sabha.
both the houses togetherly makes most of the decisions about how a country should be given governed All The law made needs to be passed from both the houses
Answer:
(1). Legislative powers
(2). Executive powers
(3). Financial powers
(4). Constituent powers
(5). Judicial powers
(6). Electoral powers
Explanation:
1) Legislative Powers- All the subjects in our constitution are divided among state, union and concurrent lists. Constitution also have powers to make law with respect to state legislature in following circumstances:
(i). When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to that effect
(ii). When national emergency is under operation
(iii).When two or more states request parliament to do so
(iv). When necessary to give effect to international agreements, treaties and conventions
(v). When President’s rule is in operation.
2) Executive Powers- According to parliamentary form of government executive is responsible to the parliament for its acts and policies. ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament.
3) Financial Powers- It includes enactment of budget, scrutinizing the performance of government with respect of financial spending through financial committees (post budgetary control)
4) Constituent Powers- Example - To amend the constitution, to pass any laws required
5) Judicial Powers- Includes;
(i). Impeachment of President for violation of constitution
(ii). Removal of judges of Supreme Court and High court
(iii). Removal of Vice- President
(iv). Punish members for breach of privileges like sitting in the house when the member knows he is not an eligible member, serving as member before taking oath etc.
6). Electoral Powers- It has its participation in the election of President and Vice-President. The members of Lok Sabha elects speaker and deputy speaker from among its members. Similarly members of Rajya Sabha elects deputy chairman.