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PARLIAMENT, 1. What do you understand by the term ‘parliament’?, - Parliament refers to the main legislative organ of the union government., 2. Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Parliament?, - Part V, 3. What does Parliament comprises of?, - Parliament comprises of, i). The two houses, ii). The President, 4. Name the two houses of Parliament., - The two houses of Parliament arei). The house of people (Lok Sabha), ii). The council of states (Rajya Sabha), 5. What is the composition of Lok Sabha?, - Elected members= 550, Nominated members= 2 (From Anglo-Indian Community), Therefore total members= 552, 6. Mention the composition of Rajya Sabha?, - Elected members= 238, Nominated members= 12 (Persons having special knowledge), Therefore total members= 250, 7. How are the members of Lok Sabha elected?, - The members of Lok Sabha are directly elected. The election is held in accordance with the principle of, Universal Adult Franchise., 8. How are the members of Rajya Sabha elected?, - The members of Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected in accordance with the principle of proportional, representation., 9. What is the normal term of Lok Sabha?, - Five years, 10. What is the term of Rajya Sabha?, - Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution. It is a permanent chamber., 11. Who is referred to as the ‘head of the state’?, - President, 12. Who is referred to as the ‘head of the government’?, - Prime Minister, 13. What is a bill?, - A bill is a proposal for legislation., 14. When does a bill becomes an act?, - A bill becomes an act after receiving the assent of the President., 15. Name the two types of bill., - The two types of bill arei). Ordinary bill, ii). Money bill, 16. In which house an ordinary bill can be introduced?, - In either of the house., 17. In which house a money bill can be introduced?, - A money bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha., 18. Who appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers?, - President of India.