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CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Legislature covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Legislature

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Legislature

Parliament of IndiaRajya SabhaLok SabhaLaw making processParliamentary control of executiveParliamentary committeesSelf-regulation of ParliamentSpecial powers and federal balance

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What are the important topics in Legislature for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Legislature include Why the Legislature Matters, Why Parliament Has Two Houses, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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