Highlight the importance of Lok Sabha.
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1. Legislative:
Lawmaking is the main function of the Parliament and in this field the Lok Sabha plays an important role. All types of bills can originate in the Lok Sabha and if a bill is moved in and passed by the Rajya Sabha, it has to come to the Lok Sabha for its approval.
2. Financial:
Control over purse makes one powerful. In financial matters, the Lok Sabha has a distinct superiority over the Rajya Sabha. The Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. It cannot be moved in the Rajya Sabha.
3. Constitutional:
The Lok Sabha shares with the Rajya Sabha the power to amend the constitution.
4. Electoral:
(a) The Lok Sabha takes part in the election of the President and the Vice-President. (b) It elects the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker. (c) Its members are elected to different Committees of the Parliament.
5. Judicial:
(a) The Lok Sabha has power to punish a person on the ground of breach of privilege; (b) It takes part in the impeachment proceedings against the President of India,
6. Imparting Education on Democracy:
The Lok Sabha discussions would help in raising the political consciousness of people.