Name: Powers of the President of India
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 5 min 51 s
Description: Know the powers held by the President of India to make decisions spanning legislative, emergency and various other situations in this video.

Question

Discuss in detail the functions of the Parliament.

Accepted Answer

The functions of Parliament are as follows:
a. Introduction of new laws
b. Financial control over the government's income
c. Control over the Executive
d. Organ of information

A. Introduction of New Laws: The Parliament has the power to introduce new laws and change the old ones. A new law is first introduced in the form of a bill by either a minister or a member other than a minister. The bills can be broadly classified into three categories (Money Bills, Ordinary Bills, Constitutional Amendment Bills).

B. Financial Control Over the Government's Income: The Parliament controls the government's income and expenditure. The Parliament provides ways and sources to increase the revenue required. The Parliament also ensures that the money granted is spent for authorised purposes.

C. Control Over the Executive: The Parliament keeps a check on the ministers and their work. Members of Parliament (MPs) can question the ministers about the policies and programs of the government, which is usually done in the Question Hour.

D. Organ of Information: The Parliament works as an organ of information. MPs can call for any information except those threatening the security of the country. The information provided is truthful and precise.

Discuss in detail the functions of the Parliament.

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