Question

discuss the powers and function of parliament

Answer 1

The major powers and functions of the Parliament are
(i) The Parliament is the final authority for making laws in any Country. In India, it makes laws on the subjects of Union List, Concurrent List and in certain cases on State List.
(ii) The Parliament can pass a resolution of no-confidence against the ministry and ask it to resign. Those who run the government can take decisions only so long as they enjoy support of the Parliament.
(iii) The Parliament controls all the money that government has. The governmental budget is passed in the Parliament.
(iv) The Parliament is the highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues and national policies.
(v) The Parliament can seek information from and ask questions to the government and its ministers on any matter.
(vi) The Parliament elects President, Vice-President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Vice-Chairman of Rajya Sabha, etc. It can also remove President, Vice¬President, Judges of the Supreme Court and High . Courts by passing a resolution of impeachment against them.

Answer 2

Answer:

Parliament is the final authority for making laws

in the country. It can also change laws and

make new ones in their place. It exercises control over

those who run the government. In India

this control is direct and full. It also controls all

the money that the government has. It is the

highest forum of discussion and debate on public issues

and national policies.