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ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

What The Legislature covers in ICSE Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 12 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Legislature

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1. Meaning, Role, and Decline of the Legislature

  • The legislature is regarded as the paramount organ through which the will of the state is expressed and carried out.
  • It is called the mirror of the nation because it represents popular will.
  • Its main work includes law-making, deliberation, financial control, supervision of administration, and discussion of public grievances.
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2. American Congress: Structure and Membership

  • The federal legislature of the USA is called Congress.
  • Congress has two Houses: the Senate as the upper House and the House of Representatives as the lower House.
  • The Senate has 100 members, two from each of the 50 states.
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3. Powers and Working of the US Congress

  • A bill may be introduced in either chamber of Congress, except a revenue bill, which must start in the House of Representatives.
  • The House and Senate pass bills by simple majority of members present and voting.
  • If both Houses pass different versions of a bill, a conference committee resolves the differences.
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4. Indian Parliament: Structure and Composition

  • The Indian Parliament is bicameral and has the President, the Rajya Sabha, and the Lok Sabha.
  • The President is an integral part of Parliament but is not a member of either House.
  • The Rajya Sabha is the upper House and represents the states.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Legislature as the law-making, representative, and oversight organ of government

Meaning of legislatureComposition of legislaturesFunctions of legislatureDecline of legislatureAmerican CongressSenateHouse of RepresentativesSpeaker of the US House

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What are the important topics in The Legislature for ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in The Legislature include Meaning, Role, and Decline of the Legislature, American Congress: Structure and Membership, Powers and Working of the US Congress, Indian Parliament: Structure and Composition. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise The Legislature for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Legislature. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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