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Legislature

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Complete topic list for Legislature in CBSE Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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