Union Legislature — Flashcards

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The Indian Parliament consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). Together, they form the supreme legislative body of India.

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The Rajya Sabha has a total of 250 members. Out of these, 238 are elected from states and union territories, and 12 are nominated by the President for their expertise in literature, science, art, and …

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The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. He presides over its sessions but is not a member of the House.

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Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies using the system of proportional representation through the single transferable vote.

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The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house because it is not dissolved. One-third of its members retire every two years and are replaced by newly elected members.

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The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552 members. Out of these, 530 represent states, 20 represent union territories, and up to 2 members can be nominated by the President from the Anglo-Indian co…

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Lok Sabha members are directly elected by the people of India through adult franchise. Each member represents a single-member constituency using the first-past-the-post system.

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The normal tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years. However, during a national emergency, it can be extended by one year at a time, but not beyond six months after the emergency ends.