Legislative Powers of the Parliament

Q. Discuss the powers and functions of the Indian Parliament.

Q. Which of the following event(s) leads to a vacant seat in the Parliament?

1. When a member remains absent from the Parliamentary sessions for more than 20 days.
2. When a member is disqualified.
3. When a member voluntarily resigns by writing a letter to the Presiding officer.
4. When a member remains absent from the Parliament sessions for more than 60 days without permission.

Q. _______ was set up to advise the Parliament on the allocation of time for the discussion of various items of Government Business.

1. Business Advisory Committee
2. Advisory Committee
3. The Rules Committee
4. The Rules Advisory Committee

Q. Who among the following can issue an Ordinance?

1. Deputy Speaker
2. Member of parliament
3. President
4. Prime Minister

Q. Ordinances are issued by the President and approved by the .

1. Cabinet Ministers
2. Parliament
3. Speaker
4. Supreme Court