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The Union Legislature The Union Parliament — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

The Union Legislature The Union Parliament revision notes for ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics in quick points.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Federal Set-up and Parliament

  • India has a federal system of government with unitary features.
  • The Constitution of India never uses the word federation.
  • India has one citizenship, one flag, one constitution, and a single integrated judiciary.
2

Lok Sabha

  • Lok Sabha is the Lower House and is also called the House of the People.
  • Members are directly elected by citizens on Universal Adult Franchise.
  • Universal Adult Franchise means citizens aged 18 years and above can vote if not otherwise disqualified by law.
3

Rajya Sabha

  • Rajya Sabha is the Upper House and is also called the Council of States.
  • It represents the federating States.
  • Maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250.
4

Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha

  • The Speaker is the Chairman of the Lok Sabha.
  • The Speaker is elected by the members of Lok Sabha from among themselves.
  • The Deputy Speaker is the Vice-Chairman of the Lok Sabha.

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Key Concepts

India has a federal systemThe Union Parliament consists ofThe Lok Sabha is the LowerThe Rajya Sabha is the UpperThe Speaker is the Chairman

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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 Federal Set-up and Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 10 board exam.
How should I revise The Union Legislature The Union Parliament for the ICSE Class 10 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 41 practice questions on The Union Legislature The Union Parliament. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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