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Legislative Procedure in Parliament

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Covers the stages a bill undergoes: First Reading (introduction), Second Reading (detailed debate and committee scrutiny), Consideration Stage (clause-by-clause voting), Third Reading (final approval), and the President’s assent. Differentiates ordinary bills from money bills or constitutional amendment bills, each following specific procedures. Lok Sabha’s primacy in financial legislation stems from the requirement that money bills originate there. Rajya Sabha’s role involves revising or delaying, but not outright vetoing, money bills. The President can return non-money bills once for reconsideration. This rigorous lawmaking framework ensures careful deliberation, balancing legislative efficiency with democratic scrutiny of proposed legislation.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Constitution?

राष्ट्रपति को हटाने की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद में प्रावधिक है?

भारतीय संसद में सर्वोच्च विधायी प्राधिकारी कौन है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में अंतिम निर्णय किसके द्वारा होता है?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

केंद्रीय मंत्री की संख्या किस पर निर्भर करती है?

Who is the first citizen of India?

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution?