(i) Political Executive: one what is elected by the people for a specific period is called the 'political executive'. Political leaders who take big decisions fall in this category. (ii) Permanent Executive: In this category, people are appointed on a long term basis. This is called the permanent exRead more
(i) Political Executive: one what is elected by the people for a specific
period is called the ‘political executive’. Political leaders who take big
decisions fall in this category.
(ii) Permanent Executive: In this category, people are appointed on a long term basis. This is called the permanent executive or civil services. They
are the civil servants. They remain in office even when the ruling party
changes. These officers work under ministers and assist them in carrying
out the day-to-day administration.
(i) Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But if there is a difference between the two Houses, the final decision is taken in a joint session. However, since the number of members in the Lok Sabha are more; their view or decision is more likely to prevail. (ii) The Lok Sabha exerciRead more
(i) Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But if there is
a difference between the two Houses, the final decision is taken in a joint
session. However, since the number of members in the Lok Sabha are
more; their view or decision is more likely to prevail.
(ii) The Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Lok
Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related
law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can delay it only
by 14 days or can suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not
accept the change.
(iii) The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. If the majority of the
Lok Sabha members say that they have ‘no confidence in the Council
of Ministers; all the ministers including the Prime Minister, have to quit.
The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.
(i) In India, the Parliament consists of two Houses. (ii) The two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). (iii) The President of India is not a member of Parliament but no Bill can be passed without the assent of the President.
(i) In India, the Parliament consists of two Houses.
(ii) The two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and
the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
(iii) The President of India is not a member of Parliament but no Bill can be
passed without the assent of the President.
(i) Institutions involve rules and regulations. This can bind the hands of the leaders. (ii) Institutions involve meetings, committees and routines. This often leads to delays and complications. Therefore, dealing with institutions can be frustrating. (iii) Some of the delays and complications introRead more
(i) Institutions involve rules and regulations. This can bind the hands of the
leaders.
(ii) Institutions involve meetings, committees and routines. This often leads
to delays and complications. Therefore, dealing with institutions can be
frustrating.
(iii) Some of the delays and complications introduced by the institutions are
very useful. They provide an opportunity for a wider set of people to
be consulted in any decision-making.
(iv) Institutions make it difficult to take good decisions very quickly, but they
also make it equally difficult to rush through a bad decision.
(i) The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are institutions that take all important policy decisions. (ii) The Civil Servants, who work together $rith the ministers, are responsible for taking steps to implement the ministers' decisions. (iii) The Supreme Court is an institution where disputes: (a) betwRead more
(i) The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are institutions that take all
important policy decisions.
(ii) The Civil Servants, who work together $rith the ministers, are responsible
for taking steps to implement the ministers’ decisions.
(iii) The Supreme Court is an institution where disputes: (a) between citizens
of the country, (b) between citizens and the government, (c) between two
or more state governments and (d) between union and state governments
are finally settled.
Which two categories constitute the executive in a democratic country?
(i) Political Executive: one what is elected by the people for a specific period is called the 'political executive'. Political leaders who take big decisions fall in this category. (ii) Permanent Executive: In this category, people are appointed on a long term basis. This is called the permanent exRead more
(i) Political Executive: one what is elected by the people for a specific
See lessperiod is called the ‘political executive’. Political leaders who take big
decisions fall in this category.
(ii) Permanent Executive: In this category, people are appointed on a long term basis. This is called the permanent executive or civil services. They
are the civil servants. They remain in office even when the ruling party
changes. These officers work under ministers and assist them in carrying
out the day-to-day administration.
In what ways does the Lok Sabha exercise more powers than the Rajya Sabha?
(i) Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But if there is a difference between the two Houses, the final decision is taken in a joint session. However, since the number of members in the Lok Sabha are more; their view or decision is more likely to prevail. (ii) The Lok Sabha exerciRead more
(i) Any ordinary law needs to be passed by both the Houses. But if there is
See lessa difference between the two Houses, the final decision is taken in a joint
session. However, since the number of members in the Lok Sabha are
more; their view or decision is more likely to prevail.
(ii) The Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Lok
Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related
law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can delay it only
by 14 days or can suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not
accept the change.
(iii) The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. If the majority of the
Lok Sabha members say that they have ‘no confidence in the Council
of Ministers; all the ministers including the Prime Minister, have to quit.
The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.
What is the role of the two Houses of Parliament?
(i) In India, the Parliament consists of two Houses. (ii) The two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). (iii) The President of India is not a member of Parliament but no Bill can be passed without the assent of the President.
(i) In India, the Parliament consists of two Houses.
See less(ii) The two Houses are known as the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and
the House of the People (Lok Sabha).
(iii) The President of India is not a member of Parliament but no Bill can be
passed without the assent of the President.
State how working with institutions is not an easy task.
(i) Institutions involve rules and regulations. This can bind the hands of the leaders. (ii) Institutions involve meetings, committees and routines. This often leads to delays and complications. Therefore, dealing with institutions can be frustrating. (iii) Some of the delays and complications introRead more
(i) Institutions involve rules and regulations. This can bind the hands of the
See lessleaders.
(ii) Institutions involve meetings, committees and routines. This often leads
to delays and complications. Therefore, dealing with institutions can be
frustrating.
(iii) Some of the delays and complications introduced by the institutions are
very useful. They provide an opportunity for a wider set of people to
be consulted in any decision-making.
(iv) Institutions make it difficult to take good decisions very quickly, but they
also make it equally difficult to rush through a bad decision.
What are the basic powers and functions of each institution in India?
(i) The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are institutions that take all important policy decisions. (ii) The Civil Servants, who work together $rith the ministers, are responsible for taking steps to implement the ministers' decisions. (iii) The Supreme Court is an institution where disputes: (a) betwRead more
(i) The Prime Minister and the Cabinet are institutions that take all
See lessimportant policy decisions.
(ii) The Civil Servants, who work together $rith the ministers, are responsible
for taking steps to implement the ministers’ decisions.
(iii) The Supreme Court is an institution where disputes: (a) between citizens
of the country, (b) between citizens and the government, (c) between two
or more state governments and (d) between union and state governments
are finally settled.