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    The document provides information about the Indian parliamentary system and why India adopted this system. It discusses that the parliament is the voice of the people and all laws must be passed by parliament. It then describes the key features of the Indian parliamentary system including the separation of powers between different organs of government. It also summarizes the roles and compositions of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, noting that the Lok Sabha has more power as its members are directly elected. Finally, it states that India chose this system to have a government that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of its people.

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    The document provides information about the Indian parliamentary system and why India adopted this system. It discusses that the parliament is the voice of the people and all laws must be passed by parliament. It then describes the key features of the Indian parliamentary system including the separation of powers between different organs of government. It also summarizes the roles and compositions of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, noting that the Lok Sabha has more power as its members are directly elected. Finally, it states that India chose this system to have a government that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of its people.

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    Grade 8

    Ls: Why do we need a Parliament?

    Complete the following in the workbook.

    Ans 1: In the Parliamentary form of government, the Prime Minister is


    the leader of the majority party and follows the decision taken by the
    Parliament. Main features of this type of government are:
    a. Parliament is the voice of the people.
    b. Parliament is the reflection of the will of the people.
    c. All bills introduced by the ministry need to be passed by the
    Parliament and signed by the President to become the law.
    d. The PM and the council exercise authority with support of the
    Parliament that is the elected
    house.

    Ans 2: Main Features of the Indian Parliamentary system are:


    a. The President, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha form the
    Parliament.
    b. Laws are made at both union and state levels on the subjects
    provided in the three lists included in the constitution- the state list, the
    union list and the concurrent list.
    c. It is a system in which the government depends on public opinion
    and above all also responds to changes in the public opinion.

    Ans3 : The separation of power between organs ensures that no


    single organ of government can exercise undue power in relation to
    the others.
    Ans 4: The Indian Parliament is the expression of the desire of the
    people of India to participate in the decision making process of the
    government. As the parliamentary system is both responsive and
    responsible, it became the best option for the Indian system. It is
    where all laws are formed and the working of the country takes place.
    It is the platform which raises the opinion and desire of the people.

    Ans 5: The three organs of the Parliament are:


    ● Legislature -The legislative body of the country has the power to
    make laws related to the tax, public finance, polity, etc.

    ● Executive-The body which enforces the laws.

    ● Judiciary - The body which interprets the constitution and laws.


    The other two organs cannot interfere in The working of the
    judiciary.

    Ans 6: The Lok Sabha- The Lok Sabha is the house of people
    because the people choose their representatives on the basis of
    universal adult franchise. The maximum strength is not more than
    552.It can be dissolved. Normal term of office is 5 years.

    The Rajya Sabha- It consists of not more than 250 members. It


    consists of representation of States and Union Territories, roughly in
    proportion to their population. Each state is represented by at least
    one member. It is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved.
    Normal term of office is 6 years
    Lok Sabha is more powerful as the representatives are elected by the
    people so more power is vested in the Lok Sabha. The authority to
    commence a financial bill is held exclusively by the Lok Sabha.

    Ans 7: The government is accountable to the Parliament in the


    following ways:

    By moving in Calling Attention Notices and Adjournment Motions


    where all the matters of public importance can be discussed.

    • By the Question Hour where questions can be asked to the ministers


    about their respective
    Departments.

    Answer 8:
    Ans 9: Rajya Sabha is called the Council of States because it consists
    of representation of States and Union Territories, roughly in proportion
    to the population; each state is, however, represented by at least one
    member. Besides these, 12 members are nominated by the President
    for their contribution in the fields of literature, science, art and social
    service.

    Ans 10. India chose the Parliamentary form of government because


    with Independence, the country desired a government that was
    sensitive to the needs and demands of the people. They wanted a
    form of government which represented its people. People also wanted
    to participate in controlling the government through approval or
    rejection.

    Complete the following practice zone question and answers in


    the classwork.

    Practice zone 1(ii)


    Practice zone 3 (ii, iii)

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