what are power and function of parliament
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The Parliament of India is a bi-cameral legislature. It consists of two houses- Rajyasabha & Lok Sabha and President of India. Parliament makes law with the help of its both the chambers. Laws passed by the parliament and approved by the president are enforced in the whole country.
Legislative Powers- All the subjects in our constitution are divided among state, union and concurrent lists. In concurrent list Parliamentary law is over riding than state legislative law. 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
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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
. 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
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