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 happens if a member of the Legislative Assembly dies during their term of office?

  1. A by-election is held to fill the vacancy

  2. The seat remains vacant until the next general election

  3. The party of the deceased member nominates a new member

  4. The Speaker of the Assembly appoints a new member
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Explanation

If a member of the Legislative Assembly dies during their term of office, a by-election is held to fill the vacancy, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of terms a member of the Legislative Assembly can serve?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

A member of the Legislative Assembly can serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the educational qualification required for a person to become a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. High school diploma

  2. Bachelor's degree

  3. Master's degree

  4. Doctorate
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The educational qualification required for a person to become a member of the Legislative Assembly is a Bachelor's degree, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the oath or affirmation required for a member of the Legislative Assembly to take before assuming office?

  1. Oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India

  2. Oath of office

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

A member of the Legislative Assembly is required to take an oath of allegiance to the Constitution of India and an oath of office before assuming office, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What are the privileges and immunities of a member of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Freedom of speech and expression in the Assembly

  2. Immunity from arrest and detention during Assembly sessions

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

Members of the Legislative Assembly have the privilege of freedom of speech and expression in the Assembly and immunity from arrest and detention during Assembly sessions, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the removal of a member of the Legislative Assembly from office?

  1. By a vote of no confidence in the Assembly

  2. By a recall election

  3. By impeachment

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

A member of the Legislative Assembly can be removed from office by a vote of no confidence in the Assembly, as per the Constitution of India.

Multiple choice

What is the process by which a law is made?

  1. A bill is introduced in the House of Representatives or the Senate.

  2. The bill is debated and voted on by the House of Representatives and the Senate.

  3. The bill is signed by the President.

  4. All of the above.
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Explanation

The process by which a law is made involves several steps. First, a bill is introduced in the House of Representatives or the Senate. Then, the bill is debated and voted on by the House of Representatives and the Senate. If the bill passes both chambers of Congress, it is sent to the President. The President can either sign the bill into law or veto it. If the President vetoes the bill, it can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of both chambers of Congress.

Multiple choice

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

  1. Committee on Energy and Commerce

  2. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

  3. Committee on Appropriations

  4. Committee on Homeland Security
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Explanation

The Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives has jurisdiction over the CDC and its public health activities.

Multiple choice

Which congressional committee is responsible for overseeing the National Institutes of Health (NIH)?

  1. Committee on Energy and Commerce

  2. Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

  3. Committee on Appropriations

  4. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
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Explanation

The Committee on Energy and Commerce in the House of Representatives has jurisdiction over the NIH and its biomedical research activities.

Multiple choice

What is the quorum for a session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. One-third of the total membership

  2. Half of the total membership

  3. Two-thirds of the total membership

  4. Three-fourths of the total membership
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Explanation

The quorum for a session of the Legislative Assembly is one-third of the total membership of the Assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the introduction of a bill in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The bill is introduced by the Chief Minister

  2. The bill is introduced by a minister

  3. The bill is introduced by a member of the Assembly

  4. The bill is introduced by the Governor
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly by a member of the Assembly.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the passage of a bill in the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The bill is passed by a simple majority

  2. The bill is passed by a two-thirds majority

  3. The bill is passed by a three-fourths majority

  4. The bill is passed by a unanimous vote
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Explanation

A bill is passed in the Legislative Assembly by a simple majority of the members present and voting.

Multiple choice

What is the budget session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The session in which the annual budget is presented

  2. The session in which the annual accounts are presented

  3. The session in which the annual report of the Comptroller and Auditor General is presented

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The budget session of the Legislative Assembly is the session in which the annual budget is presented.

Multiple choice

What is the monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The session held during the monsoon season

  2. The session held after the monsoon season

  3. The session held before the monsoon season

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The monsoon session of the Legislative Assembly is the session held during the monsoon season.

Multiple choice

What is the winter session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The session held during the winter season

  2. The session held after the winter season

  3. The session held before the winter season

  4. None of the above
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Explanation

The winter session of the Legislative Assembly is the session held during the winter season.