Legislature
CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science
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1. Why the Legislature Matters
- The legislature is not only a law-making body; it is the centre of democratic political life.
- It helps people hold representatives accountable, which is essential in representative democracy.
- Parliament is a forum for debate, protest, discussion, cooperation, and public criticism.
2. Why Parliament Has Two Houses
- India has a bicameral legislature at the national level, which means it has two Houses.
- The two Houses are the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
- States in India may have either a unicameral or bicameral legislature.
3. Rajya Sabha
- Rajya Sabha means Council of States.
- It represents the States of India.
- It is indirectly elected: members of State Legislative Assemblies elect Rajya Sabha members.
4. Lok Sabha
- Lok Sabha means House of the People.
- It is the lower House of Parliament.
- Members are directly elected by the people through universal adult suffrage.
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- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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