Class 11 Political Science - TAMILNADU
Legislature
The chapter 'Legislature' in Class 11 Political Science (Tamil Nadu Samacheer Kalvi) explores the pivotal role of the law-making organ of government. It examines the structure and functions of both the Union Parliament and State Legislatures, highlighting the bicameral system consisting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the national level, and the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council at the state level. Students will learn about the law-making process, the control of the executive through parliamentary devices, and the evolving power dynamics between different political institutions. Mastering this chapter is essential for understanding democratic governance and scoring well in board exams.
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Bicameral Legislature
A legislative system consisting of two houses, such as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the national level, ensuring broader representation and careful scrutiny of laws.
Lok Sabha
The Lower House of the Indian Parliament, directly elected by the people of India on the basis of universal adult suffrage, holding ultimate power over financial bills and the executive.
Rajya Sabha
The Upper House of the Indian Parliament, representing the states of the Indian Union and elected indirectly by members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Money Bill
A special financial bill that can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha with the prior recommendation of the President, and cannot be rejected by the Rajya Sabha.
Question Hour
The first hour of a parliamentary sitting where members ask questions to ministers regarding government policies and administration, ensuring executive accountability.
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Board Exam Info
In the Tamil Nadu (Samacheer Kalvi) Class 11 Political Science board examinations, this chapter typically carries around 8 to 12 marks. Questions frequently include 1-mark objective questions, 2-mark short answers on parliamentary terms, and 5-mark or 10-mark detailed essays on the functions and powers of the Parliament or the law-making process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Lok Sabha is the directly elected lower house representing citizens, while Rajya Sabha is the indirectly elected upper house representing the states.
Why does Tamil Nadu have a unicameral legislature?
Tamil Nadu abolished its Legislative Council (upper house) in 1986, making its legislature unicameral, consisting only of the Legislative Assembly and the Governor.
How does the legislature control the executive?
The legislature controls the executive through tools like Question Hour, Zero Hour, debates, censure motions, and ultimately by passing or failing a no-confidence motion.
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