Class 8 Social Science - PUNJAB
The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive
This chapter introduces Class 8 Punjab (PSEB) students to the functioning of the Indian democracy through the Parliamentary System. It explains the structure and roles of the Legislature (Parliament consisting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and the Executive (the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers). Students will learn how laws are made, how the government is formed, and how accountability is maintained between these organs of government. Understanding this chapter is crucial for board exams as it forms the foundation of civics and Indian polity, frequently appearing in short-answer questions and objective tests.
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Legislature
The law-making body of the government, which in India is called the Parliament.
Executive
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws made by the legislature.
Lok Sabha
The Lower House of the Indian Parliament, whose members are directly elected by the people of India.
Rajya Sabha
The Upper House of the Indian Parliament, representing the states and Union Territories of India.
Prime Minister
The head of the government who is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha and heads the Council of Ministers.
Important Formulas
Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks in the Punjab (PSEB) Class 8 Social Science examinations. Common question types include 1-mark objective questions, fill-in-the-blanks, short-answer questions about the functions of Parliament, and differences between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
Lok Sabha is the Lower House with directly elected members and a 5-year term, while Rajya Sabha is the permanent Upper House representing states with members elected indirectly for a 6-year term.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
The President of India appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
Why is India called a parliamentary democracy?
India is called a parliamentary democracy because the executive (government) is drawn from and is accountable to the legislature (Parliament).
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