History & Civics
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The Rajya Sabha is a permanent House as it cannot be dissolved like the Lok Sabha. Each member of the Rajya Sabha is elected for a period of six years. One-third of the total members of the House retire after every two years. Members can be re-elected if they so desire and if their electors support them.
Related Questions
With reference to the powers and functions of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha state the following:
(a) Any three functions to regulate proceedings of the House.
(b) Any three administrative functions.
(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha occupies a position of great authority and responsibility. Give reasons to support this statement.
With reference to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, state the following:
(a) Any two of its legislative and one financial power.
(b) Any three of its administrative powers.
(c) (i) Any two of its exclusive (special) powers; (ii) Any two electoral functions.
With reference to the differences in the powers of two Houses answer the following questions:
(a) Compare and contrast the elections to both the Houses.
(b) What is the procedure that should be followed if there is a deadlock between the two Houses of the Parliament on a non-money bill?
(c) What is the difference between a money bill and a non-money bill?
This picture is a symbol of our democratic rule. In this context, answer the following questions:
(a) How does the Parliament work to ensure that the people of India make laws for themselves?
(b) How does the Parliament exercise control over the Executive?
(c) When you grow up, you will have a chance to be an MP. Would you like to be an MP in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha? Why?