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The Union Legislature The Union Parliament

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Overview

The Union Parliament is the legislative organ of the Union Government. It consists of three constituents: the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the President. India has a federal system, but the Constitution never uses the word federation. The Indian system combines federal features with strong unitar

Key Concepts

India has a federal system

India has a federal system with a clear division of powers between the Centre and the States. At the same time, it has unitary features such as one ci

The Union Parliament consists of

The Union Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, and the President. It is the central law-making body and also controls the executive

The Lok Sabha is the Lower

The Lok Sabha is the Lower House, also called the House of the People. Its members are directly elected by citizens on Universal Adult Franchise. It h

The Rajya Sabha is the Upper

The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House, also called the Council of States. It represents the States of India. It is a permanent House, and one-third of it

The Speaker is the Chairman

The Speaker is the Chairman of the Lok Sabha and is elected by Lok Sabha members from among themselves. The Deputy Speaker acts when the Speaker is ab

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the federal nature of India and the structure of the Union Parliament
  • Identify the composition and powers of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President
  • Explain the role of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Vice-President, and Deputy Chairman
  • Describe parliamentary procedures such as oath, quorum, question hour, motions, and casting vote
  • Differentiate between Money Bills and Ordinary Bills

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What are the important topics in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament include Parliament Structure and Composition, Structure of Indian Parliament, Union Parliament Structure and Powers. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament — ICSE Class 10 History & Civics?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 41 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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