Name: Lok Sabha- The People’s House
Uploaded: 2019-07-19
Duration: 6 min 43 s
Description: Lok Sabha is the people’s house and a significant part of the Indian Parliament. Let’s examine the components that enable its functioning.

Question

Write any four functions performed by 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, and 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 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.

Write any four functions performed by the Parliament.

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