The Union Parliament

Lesson

Part 1 — the federal set-up, the Lok Sabha and its Speaker.

In this lesson you will

Explain how powers are divided between the Union and the States
Describe the composition, term and qualifications of the Lok Sabha
Explain how the Speaker is elected and removed, and the Speaker's functions

Parliament = the President + the Rajya Sabha + the Lok Sabha.

Concept

A federal set-up

India has two levels of government: the Union and the States. The Constitution divides law-making powers between them, so neither can take away the other's powers on its own.

Written Constitution
Division of powers
Independent courts to settle disputes

Diagram

Three lists in the Seventh Schedule

Examples only; the lists are much longer.

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