IV. Long Answer Type Questions
1. Why do we need a Parliament ? Discuss. Hots
2. Discuss the various roles or functions of Parliament in India.
3. What is the election procedure of the Lok Sabha ?
Answers
1) It is the decision of people that creates a democratic government and decides about its functioning. ... The Parliament, which is made up of all representatives together, controls and guides the government. In this sense people, through their chosen representatives, form the government and also control it.
2) Legislative Functions:
The Parliament makes laws on all subjects listed in the Union List. It can also make laws on subjects listed under the Concurrent List. ... In cases when an emergency has been declared, the Union Parliament can also make laws on subjects that fall within the State List.
3) The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of people chosen by direct election on the basis of adult suffrage. ... Of these, 530 members are directly elected from the States and 13 from Union Territories, while two are nominated by the President to represent the Anglo-Indian community.