Extra 30 short questions and answers from the chapter "Legislature" of Class 11 Political Science:

 

What is the main function of a legislature?

The main function of a legislature is to make laws, amend existing laws, and repeal outdated laws.

 

What is a bicameral legislature?

A bicameral legislature has two houses, such as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in India.

 

Name the three components of the Indian Parliament.

The Indian Parliament consists of

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President

.

 

What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?

The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is

552 members

(530 from states, 20 from Union Territories, and 2 nominated by the President).

 

What is the term of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

Lok Sabha:

5 years

(unless dissolved earlier).

Rajya Sabha:

Permanent, but one-third of members retire every 2 years

.

 

How are members of Rajya Sabha elected?

Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by

MLAs of State Legislative Assemblies

through proportional representation.

 

Who nominates members to Rajya Sabha, and how many?

The

President

nominates

12 members

with expertise in

literature, science, art, and social service

.

 

What is the minimum age to become a member of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

Lok Sabha:

25 years

Rajya Sabha:

30 years

 

Who is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha?

The

Speaker

is the presiding officer of Lok Sabha, elected by its members.

 

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

The

Vice President of India

is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

 

What is a Money Bill?

A Money Bill deals with

taxes, borrowing, and government expenditure

and can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.

 

Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill?

The

Speaker of Lok Sabha

decides whether a bill is a Money Bill.

 

What is a Joint Sitting of Parliament?

A Joint Sitting is a

combined session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

, presided over by the

Speaker of Lok Sabha

, to resolve deadlocks over ordinary bills.

 

Which house has more power over a Money Bill?

Lok Sabha has more power

over a Money Bill, and Rajya Sabha can only

recommend changes

.

 

What is the tenure of the Speaker of Lok Sabha?

The Speaker serves for

5 years

, but remains in office until the next Speaker is elected.

 

What is the process of impeachment of the President?

The President can be impeached for

violating the Constitution

by

both Houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority

.

 

What is a Private Member Bill?

A bill introduced by

a member of Parliament who is not a minister

is called a Private Member Bill.

 

What are the three types of bills in Parliament?

Ordinary Bill

,

Money Bill

, and

Constitutional Amendment Bill

.

 

What is meant by Question Hour in Parliament?

It is the first hour of a Parliament session when

MPs ask questions to ministers

regarding government policies and administration.

 

What is the maximum time gap allowed between two sessions of Parliament?

The maximum gap between two sessions of Parliament

cannot exceed six months

.

 

Who appoints the Pro-

Tem

Speaker of Lok Sabha?

The

President of India

appoints a

senior MP

as the Pro-

Tem

Speaker to conduct the first session of Lok Sabha.

 

What is a No-Confidence Motion?

A motion moved in

Lok Sabha

to test whether the

government has majority support

. If passed, the government must resign.

 

How does Parliament control the executive?

Through

Question Hour, Adjournment Motions, No-Confidence Motions, and Budget approval

.

 

What is the Anti-Defection Law?

It prevents MPs/MLAs from

switching parties after election

and disqualifies them under the

10th Schedule

.

 

What is a Quorum in Lok Sabha?

The

minimum number of members required to conduct a session

(1/10th of total members).

 

Who has the power to dissolve Lok Sabha?

The

President of India

, on the advice of the

Prime Minister

.

 

How is the Budget passed in Parliament?

The Budget is

introduced in Lok Sabha

, debated, and passed with a

majority vote

. Rajya Sabha can only give suggestions.

 

What is the role of the Rajya Sabha in Constitutional Amendments?

Rajya Sabha has

equal power

as Lok Sabha in passing Constitutional Amendment Bills.

 

What is an Ordinance?

A temporary law issued by the

President

when

Parliament is not in session

. It must be

approved by Parliament within 6 weeks

.

 

What is the difference between a Bill and an Act?

A

Bill

is a

proposed law

introduced in Parliament. Once approved by

both Houses and the President

, it becomes an

Act

(law).