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The Union Government

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Social Science

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Union Legislature - Parliament

  • Parliament consists of two Houses: Rajya Sabha (Upper House/House of Elders) and Lok Sabha (Lower House/House of People)
  • Rajya Sabha has 250 members: 238 elected by State Assemblies and 12 nominated by President
  • Rajya Sabha is permanent body, 1/3rd members retire every 2 years, term is 6 years
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Powers and Functions of Parliament

  • Legislative Powers: Makes laws on Union List subjects like defense, foreign affairs, railways
  • Administrative Powers: Controls executive through questions, no-confidence motion
  • Financial Powers: Lok Sabha has complete control over taxation and government spending
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President of India

  • Constitutional head of the country, first citizen, Commander-in-Chief of armed forces
  • Elected by Electoral College consisting of elected MPs and MLAs
  • Term: 5 years, eligible for re-election, can be impeached for constitutional violation
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Prime Minister and Cabinet

  • PM is head of government with real executive power, appointed by President
  • Remains in office till he enjoys Lok Sabha's confidence
  • Powers: Appoints ministers, allocates portfolios, chairs Cabinet meetings

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India has a federal system whereIndia's Parliament consists of two housesThe Upper House has 250 membersThe Lower House has 543 directlyThe President is the constitutional head

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