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The Union Legislature — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 8 · History & Civics

A step-by-step study plan for The Union Legislature, ICSE Class 8 History & Civics: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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A labeled diagram showing the three constituents of the Indian Parliament: the President, the Lok Sabha (House of the People), and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), with their respective roles.
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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Parliament and the Three Organs of Government, 2. Distribution of Subjects: Union List, State List, Concurrent List, and Residuary List, 3. Lok Sabha.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 42 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to The Union Legislature after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • The three organs of government are the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.
  • Parliament is the Union legislature of India.
  • Parliament has the President, the Lok Sabha, and the Rajya Sabha.
  • The Union List is for subjects only the Union legislature can make laws on.
  • The State List is for subjects handled by State legislatures.
  • The Concurrent List is shared by the Centre and States.
  • The Lok Sabha is the Lower House.
  • Its members are directly elected by the people.
  • The normal term is five years.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

The Parliament and the Lok Sabha are the same thing.

The Rajya Sabha is dissolved after a term, just like the Lok Sabha.

The Speaker presides over both Houses of Parliament.

Memory Tips

Parliament is the central law-making body made up of the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha is the House of the People

Rajya Sabha is the Upper House and the permanent House

Lok Sabha maximum strength and present strength

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Union Legislature for ICSE Class 8 History & Civics?
Key topics in The Union Legislature include Parliament and the Three Organs of Government, Distribution of Subjects: Union List, State List, Concurrent List, and Residuary List, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise The Union Legislature for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 42 practice questions on The Union Legislature. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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