Understanding Parliament: How does it work?
While preparing for any competitive exam, especially in SSC it is important to pay attention to General science. One of the most important topics for under GS is Parliament. Let us discuss how does it work?
Here are a few important pointers that you should know about Parliament.
1. In our constitution, Parliament is mentioned under Article 79
2. There are three parts of Parliament
· Rajya Sabha
· Lok Sabha
Note: There are three parts of parliament but there are only two houses of parliament that are Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha comes under Article 81 and Rajya Sabha comes under Article 80
Let’s Discuss Lok Sabha
Lok Sabha comes under Article 81 and it is known as the Lower House of the Parliament. It is also known as temporary house as it get dissolved after every 5 years. It is important to note that it can be dissolved before 5 years too. For example: If Prime Minister resigns Lok Sabha will get dissolved. It can be dissolved by President and he comes under Article 52.
Members of Lok Sabha
Initially, the strength of Parliament was 500 and in the year 1974 through Article 31A, it was increased to 545. But the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is 552
Let us know who all are the members of Lok Sabha?
530 states representative+ 13 Union Territory Members+ 2 Anglo Indians. It is important to understand here that 543 members of Lok Sabha are elected whereas Anglo Indians are nominated by the President of India and this comes under Article 331.
In simply put it – What is the current strength of Lok Sabha?- Ans 545
What is the maximum strength of Lok Sabha?
Lok Sabha Elections
There are two types of elections
1. Direct Election (Where People elect their representative)
2. Indirect Election
Adult Franchise: Every citizen who is not less than 18 years can cast their vote. Earlier, this age was 21 and it was reduced to 18 by constitution amendment 61 CA 1989
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In the next blog, we will be talking about Lok Sabha Quorum, session, and its speakers. Till then, you make your notes and stay tuned to Own TV.