The Parliamentary System: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha The Parliamentary system is a system of representative government in which elected members of a legis...
The Parliamentary system is a system of representative government in which elected members of a legislature called Lok Sabha make laws on behalf of the entire nation. The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, acts as a deliberative body, scrutinizing and deciding on bills passed by the Lok Sabha.
Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are houses of the Indian Parliament. The Lok Sabha has 543 members, elected by secret ballot by the people of India through direct or indirect elections. The Rajya Sabha has 348 members, elected indirectly by the state assemblies.
Key features of the Indian Parliament:
The Prime Minister: The leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha appoints the ministers who form the government.
Ministers: Members of the Lok Sabha who hold portfolios (departments) and are responsible for specific policy areas.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha: The leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha, who presides over the meetings and is responsible for maintaining order.
The Vice President: The President of India appoints the Vice President, who presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of the Prime Minister.
The Rajya Sabha:
Has the power to debate and reject bills passed by the Lok Sabha.
Can also pass laws on its own if an absolute majority is present.
Can choose to refer a bill passed by the Lok Sabha to the President for his decision.
Additional points:
Both houses of the Parliament have the power to override the decisions of the other house through majority voting.
The Indian Constitution provides specific provisions for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, outlining their powers and responsibilities.
The Indian Parliament meets in regular sessions called sittings, where members debate and vote on various issues