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The Union Legislature The Union Parliament

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Federal System in India

  • India has a federal system with three levels: Union Government, State Governments, and Local Self Government (Panchayats and Municipalities)
  • The Constitution divides powers between Central and State governments through three organs: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary
  • Federal features include: written Constitution, division of powers, independent judiciary, constitutional amendments requiring special procedures
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Lok Sabha - The Lower House

  • Maximum strength: 550 members (530 from States, 20 from Union Territories)
  • Current strength: 543 members (524 from States, 19 from Union Territories)
  • Anglo-Indian nomination provision abolished in 2020 by 104th Amendment
3

The Speaker of Lok Sabha

  • Elected by Lok Sabha members from among themselves
  • Term: 5 years, can be re-elected if member of new Lok Sabha
  • Remains in office even after dissolution until new Speaker elected
4

Rajya Sabha - The Upper House

  • Maximum strength: 250 members (238 elected, 12 nominated by President)
  • Current strength: 245 members (233 elected, 12 nominated)
  • Permanent House - cannot be dissolved

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India has a unique federal systemThe Lower House with maximum 550The Upper House with maximum 250Formal rules and processes including QuestionThe presiding officer elected by Lok

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