Question

powers of parliament

Answer 1

Its powers and functions can be classified in to following heads:

(1). Legislative powers

(2). Executive powers

(3). Financial powers

(4). Constituent powers

(5). Judicial powers

(6). Electoral powers

(7). Other powers


1) Legislative Powers- All the subjects in our constitution are divided among state, union and concurrent lists

2) Executive Powers- According to parliamentary form of government executive is responsible to the parliament for its acts and policies. Hence parliament exercises control by various measures like committees, question hour, zero hour etc. 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

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.

7). Other Powers-

(i).  To discuss various issues of national and international importance

(ii). Imposing emergency

(iii). Increase or decrease area, change names, alter the boundary of the states

(iv). Create or abolish state legislature    etc any powers can be added from time to time

Answer 2

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Parliament-Functions and Powers.
➡Parliament is the supreme legislativebody of India. The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses-Lok Sabha (House of the People) and Rajya Sabha (Council of States).