Notebook Work Why We Need A Parliament 2023-24

Amity International School, Sector- 46, Gurgaon
SPL- Ch. 3- Why Do We Need a Parliament?

NOTEBOOK WORK
SOC Activity -Make a list of all the Prime Ministers of India since independence(1947-till
date)
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QUESTIONS TO BE DONE IN THE NOTEBOOK
Q1. How does the individual give approval to the government?
i. The individuals give approval to the government through elections. They

elect their representatives to the Parliament and the group from among
these elected representatives forms the government.
ii. The parliament which is made up of all the representatives controls and
guides the government.
iii. In this way people, through their chosen representatives, form the
government and also control it.
Q2 Discuss the election process of Lok Sabha. (Question Bank)
Ans. *The Lok Sabha is usually elected once every five years.
*The country is divided into numerous constituencies. Each of these constituencies

elects one person to the Parliament.
*The candidates who contest elections usually belong to different political parties. Once
elected, these candidates become Members of Parliament or MPs. These MPs together
make up the Parliament.
*The Parliament in India consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
*After the Lok Sabha elections, a list is prepared showing how many MPs belong to
each political party.
*For a political party to form the government, they must have a majority of elected MPs.
Q3 .What is a Coalition government?
Ans Coalition Government
Often times in the recent past it has been difficult for a single political party to get the
majority that is required to form the government. They then join together with different
political parties who are interested in similar concerns to form what is known as a
coalition government.
Q4 a) How does the Parliament control the executive?
Ans 4a-The Parliament controls the executive in the following ways:

 The Parliament while in session begins with question hour through which MPs
can elicit information about the working of the government.
 This is a very important way through which the Parliament controls the executive.
 By asking questions the government is alerted to its shortcomings and also
comes to know the opinion of the people through their representatives in the
Parliament i.e the MPs.
4b) What is the role of Opposition in the healthy functioning of a democracy?
(Question Bank and SOC)
Ans 4b. Role of Opposition

The Opposition parties play a critical role in the healthy functioning of a democracy.
They highlight drawbacks in various policies and programmes of the government and
mobilise popular support for their own policies.
The government gets valuable feedback and is kept on its toes by the questions asked
by the MPs.
Q5 Differentiate between (Question Bank)- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha
The total strength of Lok Sabha is 545 The total strength of Rajya Sabha is
(543 elected plus 2 nominated) 245 (233 elected plus 12 nominated)
Lok Sabha has a term of five years. Rajya Sabha has a term of six years.
One-third of its members retire every
two years.
It is a non-permanent house. It is a permanent house.

Presiding officer of Lok Sabha is the Presiding officer of Rajya Sabha is the
Speaker. Vice-President of India.
It has more powers on the money bill. It has limited powers on the money bill.
HOTS
Q6. How does a bill become a Law? (Question Bank and SOC)
Ans. A bill goes through various stages before it becomes a law.
First Reading
The bill is introduced by an MP of either house. The copies of the bill are distributed to
all MPs. The person who introduces the bill explains the purpose of the bill.
Second Reading
Clause by clause discussion and debates take place on the bill. The members can
suggest changes in the bill which may or may not be accepted.
Third Reading
The final bill is put to vote. If it is passed by the majority of members present and voting,
then the bill is considered to be passed by that house.
The bill is then sent to other house where it again goes through all the stages. After
being passed by the second house the bill is sent to the President for his approval.
After President’s signature the bill becomes a law.

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Amity International School, Sector- 46, Gurgaon

SPL- Ch. 3- Why Do We Need a Parliament?

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QUESTIONS TO BE DONE IN THE NOTEBOOK

Q1. How does the individual give approval to the government?

i. The individuals give approval to the government through elections. They

Q2 Discuss the election process of Lok Sabha. (Question Bank)

*The country is divided into numerous constituencies. Each of these constituencies

Q4 a) How does the Parliament control the executive?

Ans 4a-The Parliament controls the executive in the following ways:

Ans 4b. Role of Opposition

Q5 Differentiate between (Question Bank)- Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha

It is a non-permanent house. It is a permanent house.

Ans. A bill goes through various stages before it becomes a law.

After President’s signature the bill becomes a law.

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