Civics Polity

Legislature and Parliament

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Legislature and Parliament topics cover the structure, functions, and legislative procedures of the lawmaking bodies. This collection focuses on the passage of bills, parliamentary committees, and the roles of different houses. These questions are highly relevant for civil services and state public service commission examinations.

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Legislature and Parliament Questions

Multiple choice

Delegated legislation means

  1. Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to the executive

  2. Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to either the judiciary or the executive

  3. Delegation of legislative authority by the Union legislature to the State legislature on subjects under the Concurrent list.

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Delegated legislation refers to the practice where the legislature (Union Parliament) delegates law-making authority to the executive branch (ministries, departments). This is necessary due to the legislature's limited time and technical expertise for detailed rule-making. Option B is incorrect because delegation to judiciary would violate separation of powers. Option C refers to inter-governmental delegation, which is different from executive delegation. Administrative agencies then frame rules, regulations, and bylaws within the framework of the enabling act.

Multiple choice

Indian parliament has the right to

  1. publish debates & proceedings concerning it' s members
  2. punish any person for breach of it' s privileges
  3. punish any person for unparliamentary behaviour
  4. settle disputes between it' s members involved in any legal battle over something Choose your answer from the choices given below

  1. 1, 2, 3

  2. 2, 3, 4

  3. 2, 3

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Article 105(2) and 194(2) of the Constitution grant Parliament and State Legislatures the privilege to publish debates and proceedings, and punish for breach of privilege or contempt. Unparliamentary behavior falls under breach of privilege. However, settling legal disputes between members is a judicial function, not a parliamentary privilege - courts handle such matters.

Multiple choice

Finance Bill becomes Finance Act when it is passed by

  1. the Lok Sabha

  2. both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha

  3. both the Houses of the Parliament and given assent to by the President

  4. both the Houses of the Parliament and given assent to by the Prime Minister/Finance Minister
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Correct Answer: both the Houses of the Parliament and given assent to by the President

Multiple choice

According to the Indian Constitution, the money bills can be introduced in

  1. the meeting of the Council of Ministers

  2. the joint sessions of the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha only

  3. the Lok Sabha only

  4. the Rajya Sabha only
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

A money bill can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. If any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not, the decision of the Speaker thereon is final. The Speaker is under no obligation to consult anyone in coming to a decision or in giving his certificate that a bill is a money bill. 

Multiple choice

Lok Adalt is organized by

  1. state authority or district authority

  2. supreme <font size="2">c</font>ourt legal services committee

  3. high <font size="2">c</font>ourt legal services committee

  4. Any of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The state authority or district authority, supreme court legal services committee, high court legal services committee and taluk legal services committee can organize Lok Adalts.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not the legislative power of the President?

  1. No bill passed by the two Houses of the Parliament can become law without his assent.

  2. He can dissolve the Parliament.

  3. No money bill can be introduced in the Parliament without his previous consent.

  4. No law of a municipal board can be enforced without his assent.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The President's powers include vetoing, approving legislation, issuing proclamations and executive orders. 

Multiple choice

One of the characteristics of a parliamentary system of Government in India is that

  1. the ministry is responsible to the parliament as well as the President

  2. the ministry is collectively responsible to both Houses of Parliament

  3. the ministry is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha

  4. the ministry is responsible to the Head of the State
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

One of the characteristics of a parliamentary system of Government in India is that the ministry is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the House of the People (Lok Sabha). Every State has a Legislative Assembly. Certain States have an upper House also called State Legislative Council. There is a Governor for each state who is appointed by the President. Governor is the Head of the State and the executive power of the State is vested in him. The Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as its head advises the Governor in the discharge of the executive functions.

Multiple choice

The system of representation used in India for elections of the Lok Sabha and the State Assemblies is that of

  1. proportional representation

  2. territorial representation

  3. functional representation

  4. differential representation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

 Proportional representation is used for presidential elections. There is no functional representation in india. Territorial representation is used for electing the members of the parliament.

Multiple choice

In the matter of state legislation, the President may

  1. exercise only suspensive veto power

  2. withhold exception to any bill reserved for his consideration except money bills

  3. withhold his assent to any bill reserved for his consideration

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 201 of the Indian Constitution, the President can withhold assent to any bill reserved for his consideration by a State Governor. This is a absolute veto, not suspensive. The President is not bound to give assent and the bill then ends. Option A incorrectly states only suspensive veto; Option B is incomplete.

Multiple choice

If the President returns a bill to the legislature for reconsideration,

  1. the bill can be passed by two thirds majority

  2. the bill can be passed with ordinary majority

  3. a joint sitting will have to be called to pass it again

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

When the President returns a bill (other than a Money Bill) for reconsideration, Parliament can repass it with an ordinary majority. The President must then give assent (Article 111). No special two-thirds majority or joint sitting is required at this stage. For ordinary bills, the President cannot veto - only suspend reconsideration once.