Civics Polity

Legislature and Parliament

1,426 Questions

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

Money Bill can be introduced in

  1. the House of the People

  2. the Council of States

  3. either of the two Houses

  4. None of the above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

A Money Bill can be introduced in the House of the People. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. After a Money Bill has been passed by the House of the People, it shall be transmitted to the Council of States for its recommendations.

Multiple choice

_____ is the Parliament of Afghanistan.

  1. Diet

  2. Duma

  3. Shora

  4. Folketing
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Shora (also spelled Shura) is the traditional consultative assembly or parliament in Afghanistan and other Islamic countries. The term refers to a council or advisory body that makes decisions through consultation and consensus.

Multiple choice

_______ is the Parliament of Iran.

  1. Majlis

  2. Duma

  3. Shora

  4. Folketing
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Majlis is the correct term for Iran's parliament. The word 'Majlis' means 'assembly' or 'council' in Arabic and Persian, and it's the legislative body of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Multiple choice

_________ is the Parliament of China.

  1. National Panchayat

  2. National People's Congress

  3. Shora

  4. Folketing
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The National People's Congress is China's national legislature and the highest organ of state power. It convenes annually and is responsible for making and amending laws.

Multiple choice

In the matter of state legislation the president may

  1. exercise only suspensive veto power

  2. may withhold except 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

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 201, for bills reserved by the Governor for President's consideration, the President has absolute veto - can withhold assent indefinitely. The suspensive veto applies only to non-money bills not reserved for his consideration.

Multiple choice

If the president returns a bill to the legislature for reconsideration

  1. a re - passage of the bill by two thirds majority will compel him to give his assent

  2. a re - passage of the bill ordinary majority will compel him to give his assent

  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

Under Article 111, if a bill is reconsidered and passed again by Parliament (even with ordinary majority), the President must give assent. No higher majority or joint sitting requirement exists for this scenario.

Multiple choice

The Constitution of India has laid down that both the Houses of Parliament must be summoned at least

  1. once a year

  2. twice a year

  3. thrice a year

  4. four times a year
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Article 85 of the Indian Constitution specifies that Parliament must be summoned at least twice a year, with no more than six months between sessions. This ensures regular legislative functioning and prevents prolonged gaps in parliamentary oversight.

Multiple choice

The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

  1. matter of creating new All India Services

  2. amending the Constitution

  3. the removal of the government

  4. making cut motions
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Rajya Sabha has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in constitutional amendment matters under Article 368. Constitutional amendments require passage by both Houses by a special majority. However, Rajya Sabha has lesser powers in matters like no-confidence motions, money bills, and parliamentary questions (which are Lok Sabha privileges).

Multiple choice

Impeachment of President of India can be initiated in

  1. either house of the Parliament

  2. in a joint sitting of both the houses of the Parliament

  3. the Lok Sabha

  4. the Rajya Sabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Under Article 61, impeachment of the President can be initiated in either House of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) and requires a two-thirds majority. It does not require a joint sitting - each House votes separately.

Multiple choice

Any charge for impeachment of the President may be preferred

  1. only in the Lok Sabha

  2. only in the Rajya Sabha

  3. only in a joint session of Parliament

  4. by either House of Parliament
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D Correct answer
Explanation

When a President is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution, the charge shall be preferred by either House of Parliament.

Multiple choice

By which of the following process are the members of the Vidhan Parishad elected?

  1. Direct by the people

  2. By nomination

  3. By single transferable vote system

  4. By list system
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Members of the Vidhan Parishad (Legislative Council) are elected by the Single Transferable Vote (STV) system through proportional representation. This is an indirect election process where MLAs and local body constituents vote. Direct election is for Vidhan Sabha, nomination is for a small fraction, and list system is not used.