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The Union Legislature

1. Discuss the composition of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Composition of Lok Sabha — The Lok Sabha is composed of the representatives
of the people. Its maximum permissible numerical strength is 550 members. The
members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people of India. Of these, 530
members are directly elected from the States and upto 20 from the Union territories.

Composition of Rajya Sabha — The numerical strength of the Rajya Sabha is 250.
The 238 members represent the States and the Union Territories, while 12 members
are nominated by the President from the fields of art, literature, science and social
service. The 238 members are indirectly elected by the elected members of the
Legislative Assembly of each State and by the members of the Electoral College for
that Union Territory, as the case may be, in accordance with the system of
proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote.
2. What are the qualifications necessary to be a member of the Lok Sabha
and the Rajya Sabha?
To become a member of Lok Sabha, a person must:
● be a citizen of India.
● be 25 years of age.
● not hold any office of profit under the Government of India.
● possess sound mental health.
● not be a proclaimed criminal, insolvent or bankrupt.

To become a member of Rajya Sabha, a person must:


● be a citizen of India.
● be 30 years of age and above.
● possess sound mental health.
● not hold any office of profit under the Government of India.
● not be a criminal or insolvent.
3. Why is the Rajya Sabha called a permanent house?
The Rajya Sabha is called a permanent house because it is never dissolved.
One-third of its members retire every two years. Each member is elected for a term
of six years.
4. State any two functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Two functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha are:
● The Speaker presides over the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and maintains
order in the house.
● He does not exercise his vote, but in case there is a tie, he exercises his
casting vote (deciding vote) and helps one side to win.
5. Name the three lists used to categorize the Legislative subjects. Also
state the number of subjects in each list and two examples of subjects in
each list.
The three lists used to categorize the Legislative subjects are:
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● The Union List — It contains 100 subjects. Two examples are defence and
finance.
● The State List — It contains 61 subjects. Two examples are public health and
sanitation, and drainage.
● The Concurrent List — It contains 47 subjects. Two examples are social
planning and education.

6. Discuss the functions of the Union Legislature.


Following are the functions of the Union Legislature:
● Law Making Function — It can make laws on any subject contained in the
Union and the Concurrent List. To amend a part of the Constitution, a bill can
be introduced only in the Parliament.
● Passing the Budget — Union Budget is passed by the Parliament. The budget
shows the details of the expected income of the government and how it plans to
spend it. The Parliament has the power to accept or reject the Budget.
● Judicial Functions — It has power to impeach the President, Vice-President
and judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, in case they do not abide by
the Constitution or misuse their power.
● Electoral Functions — It plays a significant role in the election of the President
and the Vice-President of India.
● Passing a Bill — A law is introduced in the Parliament in the form of a Bill. A
Bill is a draft of the proposed law. After the bill is passed by both the Houses of
the Parliament and gets the assent of the President, it becomes a law.
● Miscellaneous Powers — The Parliament can make laws regarding the
composition, jurisdiction and powers of the Supreme Court. It may establish a
common High Court for two or more states. It may also alter the name or
boundaries of any State.

7.What is a bill? Name the different kinds of bills. When does a bill become a
law?
Bill : A Bill is a draft of the proposed law. A law is introduced in the Parliament in the
form of a Bill.
There are three kinds of Bills:
● Ordinary Bill.
● Money Bill.
● Constitution Amendment Bill.
The Process of considering a bill is called reading. A bill has to pass through three
stages called First, Second and Third Reading. First reading refers to introduction,
Second reading refers to discussion and Third reading refers to its final rejection or
acceptance. If passed, the Bill is sent to the other house where it again undergoes all
the three stages.
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When a Bill is passed by both the Houses of the Parliament, it is assented to by the
President and then it becomes a law, known as the Act.

Picture Study :-
(a) Name the two houses, whose sessions are held in the building given in the
picture. State the numerical strength of each house.
The building shown in the picture is the Parliament building. Sessions of Rajya
Sabha and Lok Sabha are held here.

(b) What are the necessary qualifications for becoming members of these two
houses?
To become a member of Lok Sabha, a person must:
● be a citizen of India.
● be 25 years of age.
● not hold any office of profit under the Government of India.
● possess sound mental health.
● not be a proclaimed criminal, insolvent or bankrupt.
To become a member of Rajya Sabha, a person must:
● be a citizen of India.
● be 30 years of age and above.
● possess sound mental health.
● not hold any office of profit under the Government of India.
● not be a proclaimed criminal, insolvent or bankrupt.
(c) Which of the two houses is a permanent House? State any three functions
of the Union Legislature.
Rajya Sabha is a permanent house.

Following are the three functions of the Union Legislature:


Law Making Function — It can make laws on any subject contained in the Union
and the Concurrent List. To amend a part of the Constitution, a bill can be introduced
only in the Parliament.
Passing the Budget — Union Budget is passed by the Parliament. The budget
shows the details of the expected income of the government and how it plans to
spend it. The Parliament has the power to accept or reject the Budget.
Judicial Functions — It has power to impeach the President, Vice-President and
judges of the Supreme Court and High Court, in case they do not abide by the
Constitution or misuse their power.

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