One Word AnswersMention any one situation when both the houses of Parliament meet for a Joint session.
Short Answer TypeWhat happens to the ruling government when a vote of no-confidence is passed against it?
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
Mention two ways in which Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council can control the Executive. Explain one of its limitation in this regard.
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
How many members constitute the Rajya Sabha? How many members does the Governor nominate to the Vidhan Parishad? How are the members elected to the Rajya Sabha?
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
Mention four special powers of the Rajya Sabha.
Mr. Gurudev was nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha. Mention any one criterion on which the President would have nominated him.
How many such members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
Mention one difference between the election of the President and the Vice President of India.
The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Why is the President of India referred to as a nominal head of the State? State two example of his legislative powers that suggest his nominal status.
The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Mention the circumstances when the President can declare a national emergency.
The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Explain two Discretionary powers of the President.
The powers:
i.The President has discretionary power when he exercises suspensive veto ie. when he returns a bill (not money bill) for reconsideration of the parliament.However if the bill is passed again by the Parliament with or without amendments and presented again to the President, it is obligatory for him to give his assent to the bill.
ii.When no political party or coalition of parties enjoy the majority in Lok Sabha, then the President has discretion in inviting the leader of that party or coalition of parties who in his opinion is able to form a stable government.
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