History & Civics
Give two reasons to justify how the Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.
Answer
The Lok Sabha has special powers which make it more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. These special powers are:
- Motions of No-confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers resign collectively. The Rajya Sabha has no power over such a motion, and hence no real power over the executive.
- Money bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha, and upon being passed, are sent to the Rajya Sabha, where it can be deliberated on for up to 14 days.
Related Questions
The house has 550 members. On a particular day, 45 members are present. The Government wants to present a Bill. What do you think will happen?
- The Government has a majority, so the Bill will be passed.
- The Government cannot pass the Bill because the opposition is against it.
- The Government is unable to introduce the Bill because the Speaker adjourns the House.
- The Government can introduce the Bill but cannot pass it.
14th December 2023, The Hindustan Times reported:
Parliament session highlights: Total 13 opposition MPs suspended, SR Parthiban’s suspension revoked.Who can suspend the members from the Lok Sabha? Mention any one probable circumstance under which he/she can suspend the members.
Rajya Sabha: 238+12 members. Lok Sabha: …………… members.
- 525+25
- 550+2
- 520+30
- 530+20
Which of the following can make the amendment as shown in the picture?
- The Parliament
- The High Court
- The Supreme Court
- The President