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

In Australia, the leader of the Labor Party is elected by:

  1. A Caucus of Members of Parliament

  2. A National Conference

  3. A Direct Vote of Party Members

  4. The Prime Minister
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Explanation

In Australia, the leader of the Labor Party is elected by a caucus of the party's members of parliament.

Multiple choice

In Mexico, the leader of the National Action Party is elected by:

  1. A Vote of Party Members

  2. A Vote of Members of Parliament

  3. A Vote of State Legislators

  4. A Vote of the President
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Explanation

In Mexico, the leader of the National Action Party is elected by a vote of the party's members.

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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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.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the adjournment of a session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The session is adjourned by the Speaker

  2. The session is adjourned by the Chief Minister

  3. The session is adjourned by the Governor

  4. The session is adjourned by a resolution of the Assembly
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Explanation

A session of the Legislative Assembly is adjourned by the Speaker.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the prorogation of a session of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. The session is prorogued by the Speaker

  2. The session is prorogued by the Chief Minister

  3. The session is prorogued by the Governor

  4. The session is prorogued by a resolution of the Assembly
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Explanation

A session of the Legislative Assembly is prorogued by the Governor.

Multiple choice

What is the procedure for the dissolution of a Legislative Assembly?

  1. The Assembly is dissolved by the Speaker

  2. The Assembly is dissolved by the Chief Minister

  3. The Assembly is dissolved by the Governor

  4. The Assembly is dissolved by a resolution of the Assembly
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Explanation

A Legislative Assembly is dissolved by the Governor.

Multiple choice

What is the maximum number of sessions that a Legislative Assembly can have in a year?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4
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Explanation

A Legislative Assembly can have a maximum of 3 sessions in a year.

Multiple choice

What are some examples of the separation of powers in action?

  1. The president can veto laws passed by Congress

  2. Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote

  3. The Supreme Court can declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The separation of powers in action can be seen in the president's ability to veto laws passed by Congress, Congress's ability to override a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote, and the Supreme Court's ability to declare laws passed by Congress to be unconstitutional.

Multiple choice

The President's power to veto legislation can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of:

  1. The House of Representatives

  2. The Senate

  3. Both the House and the Senate

  4. The Supreme Court
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Explanation

A two-thirds vote of both the House and the Senate is required to override a presidential veto.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Legislative Assembly?

  1. Passing laws

  2. Approving the budget

  3. Electing the President

  4. Holding the government accountable
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Explanation

The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of all the states and union territories.