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The Union Legislature The Union Parliament — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

What The Union Legislature The Union Parliament covers in ICSE Class 10 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 10 History & Civics · 2026-27

Topics in The Union Legislature The Union Parliament

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Union Parliament as the legislative organ of India with three constituents: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President

Federal set-up in IndiaLok SabhaRajya SabhaPresident of IndiaSpeaker of Lok SabhaDeputy Speaker of Lok SabhaVice-President of IndiaDeputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

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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.
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