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

What are some examples of parliamentary immunities in practice?

  1. In the United Kingdom, members of parliament cannot be arrested while parliament is in session

  2. In the United States, members of Congress cannot be sued for defamation for statements made in Congress

  3. In India, members of parliament cannot be prosecuted for crimes committed while in parliament

  4. All of the above
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Examples of parliamentary immunities in practice include the immunity from arrest of members of parliament in the United Kingdom, the immunity from defamation of members of Congress in the United States, and the immunity from prosecution of members of parliament in India.

Multiple choice

What are some recent controversies involving parliamentary immunities?

  1. In 2017, a member of the British Parliament was arrested for sexual assault

  2. In 2018, a member of the US Congress was accused of sexual harassment

  3. In 2019, a member of the Indian Parliament was convicted of corruption

  4. All of the above
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Recent controversies involving parliamentary immunities include the arrest of a member of the British Parliament for sexual assault, the accusation of sexual harassment against a member of the US Congress, and the conviction of a member of the Indian Parliament for corruption.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for amending the bye-laws of a co-operative society?

  1. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting

  2. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the governing body

  3. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the executive committee

  4. The bye-laws can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members of the audit committee
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The bye-laws of a co-operative society can be amended by a resolution passed by a majority of the members at a general meeting, as per the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912.

Multiple choice

Who can introduce a parliamentary resolution?

  1. Any member of the House.

  2. Only the Prime Minister.

  3. Only the Leader of the Opposition.

  4. Only the Speaker of the House.
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Any member of the House can introduce a parliamentary resolution. However, the resolution must be supported by a majority of the House in order to be passed.

Multiple choice

What is the process for passing a parliamentary resolution?

  1. The resolution is introduced in the House and debated.

  2. The resolution is voted on by the House.

  3. The resolution is sent to the President for approval.

  4. All of the above.
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The process for passing a parliamentary resolution involves the following steps: (1) The resolution is introduced in the House and debated. (2) The resolution is voted on by the House. (3) The resolution is sent to the President for approval.

Multiple choice

What is the effect of a parliamentary resolution?

  1. It becomes a law.

  2. It expresses the opinion of the House on a particular matter.

  3. It amends the Constitution.

  4. It impeaches the President.
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A parliamentary resolution expresses the opinion of the House on a particular matter. It does not become a law, amend the Constitution, or impeach the President.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of parliamentary resolutions?

  1. A resolution expressing support for the troops.

  2. A resolution condemning a terrorist attack.

  3. A resolution calling for the impeachment of the President.

  4. All of the above.
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Examples of parliamentary resolutions include: (1) A resolution expressing support for the troops. (2) A resolution condemning a terrorist attack. (3) A resolution calling for the impeachment of the President.

Multiple choice

The 'Committee on Privileges' in Legislative Assemblies is responsible for:

  1. Protecting the rights and privileges of MLAs

  2. Investigating allegations of misconduct against MLAs

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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The 'Committee on Privileges' in Legislative Assemblies is responsible for protecting the rights and privileges of MLAs and investigating allegations of misconduct against them.

Multiple choice

What is the minimum strength of a legislative assembly in India?

  1. 40

  2. 50

  3. 60

  4. 70
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According to the Constitution of India, the minimum strength of a legislative assembly cannot be less than 60.

Multiple choice

How many members are elected to the legislative assembly from each constituency?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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Each constituency elects only one member to the legislative assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the reservation of seats for women in the legislative assembly?

  1. 10%

  2. 15%

  3. 20%

  4. 25%
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There is a reservation of 33% seats for women in the legislative assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for passing a bill in the legislative assembly?

  1. Introduction of the bill

  2. First reading

  3. Second reading

  4. Third reading
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The procedure for passing a bill in the legislative assembly involves the introduction of the bill, first reading, second reading, and third reading.

Multiple choice

What are some of the reforms that can be implemented to improve the functioning of the legislative assembly in India?

  1. Strengthening anti-corruption laws

  2. Increasing transparency

  3. Improving the quality of lawmaking

  4. All of the above
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Reforms that can be implemented to improve the functioning of the legislative assembly in India include strengthening anti-corruption laws, increasing transparency, and improving the quality of lawmaking.

Multiple choice

What are the limits on the power of delegated legislation?

  1. The power must be clearly and specifically defined

  2. The power must be exercised within the scope of the enabling legislation

  3. The power must not be used to create new law

  4. All of the above
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The power of delegated legislation is limited by the following: the power must be clearly and specifically defined, the power must be exercised within the scope of the enabling legislation, and the power must not be used to create new law.

Multiple choice

What are the safeguards against the abuse of delegated legislation?

  1. Judicial review

  2. Parliamentary scrutiny

  3. Public consultation

  4. All of the above
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The safeguards against the abuse of delegated legislation include judicial review, parliamentary scrutiny, and public consultation.