Class 11 Political Science - HARYANA
Legislature
The chapter 'Legislature' in Class 11 Political Science explores the law-making organ of government, focusing on the Parliament of India and state legislatures. It highlights the necessity of a bicameral legislature, comparing the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and examines how the Parliament controls the executive. Students will learn about the law-making procedure, parliamentary committees, and how the legislature exercises control over the government. This chapter is vital for the Haryana Board (BSEH) examinations as it forms the foundation of the Indian political system, frequently featuring in long-answer and objective questions.
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Bicameral Legislature
A system of government where the legislature has two houses, such as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament, ensuring broader representation and careful scrutiny of laws.
Lok Sabha
The Lower House of the Indian Parliament, directly elected by the people of India based on universal adult suffrage, having a tenure of five years.
Rajya Sabha
The Upper House of the Indian Parliament representing the states, whose members are indirectly elected for a permanent term of six years with one-third retiring every two years.
Anti-Defection Law
A law introduced via the 52nd Constitutional Amendment to prevent elected representatives from changing political parties for personal gains, which leads to disqualification from the house.
Parliamentary Control over Executive
Mechanisms like Question Hour, Zero Hour, adjournment motions, and no-confidence motions through which the legislature keeps the executive accountable.
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Board Exam Info
In the Haryana Board (BSEH) Class 11 Political Science examinations, this chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks. Questions usually include multiple-choice questions (MCQs), short-answer questions about the functions of the Parliament or differences between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and essay-type questions explaining how a bill becomes a law or how Parliament controls the executive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does India need a bicameral legislature?
A bicameral legislature ensures double-check on laws, provides representation to regional interests through the upper house (Rajya Sabha), and prevents hasty legislation passed by the lower house.
What is the difference between a Money Bill and an Ordinary Bill?
A Money Bill deals exclusively with financial matters like taxes and government spending and can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President. An Ordinary Bill can be introduced in either house and deals with non-financial matters.
How does the Parliament exercise control over the executive?
Parliament controls the executive through instruments like Question Hour, debates, budget approval, passing adjournment motions, and ultimately by passing or failing a vote of no-confidence.
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