History & Civics
Answer
Four executive powers of the Union Parliament are-
- Vote of No-Confidence — If a Government acts against the Constitutional provisions, it can be voted out of office by passing a vote of no-confidence against the Prime Minister, or the Ministry as a whole or any of its members. In such a case, the whole Ministry has to resign.
- Adjournment Motion — Motion for adjournment is aimed at censuring the acts of omission and commission of the Ministers.
- Other Motions of Censure — The Parliament exercises its control over the Government by other motions which, if passed, amount to no-confidence. They include: motions of censure against a minister, rejection of a Government Bill, passing of a private member's bill against the wishes of the Government, etc.
- Monetary Controls — During the budget session a cut motion may be moved. Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts ensures that public money is spent in accordance with Parliament's decision. It examines reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India.
Related Questions
If the Parliament has prorogued its session by the end of February, within which month it must have its next session? Why?
The house is discussing an issue regarding the nation in the month of November. Which session is in motion?
- Summer Session
- Budget Session
- Winter Session
- Monsoon Session.
It is the function of Parliament to exercise control over the Executive and to ensure parliamentary surveillance of administration. Mention any three ways in which the Parliament adheres to the above function.
Identify the exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.
P: Introduces the Money Bill
Q: Passes an ordinary bill
R: Can vote a government out of power
S: Can impeach the President.- P and Q
- R and S
- P and R
- Q and S