Executive, Electoral, Judicial and Other Powers of the Parliament

Q. Who among the following elects the President of India?

(Note: The question can have multiple correct options)

[2 marks]

1. The Parliament
2. The State Assemblies
3. The Panchayats
4. The Vice President

Q. The Parliament has the power to impeach or remove the President of India.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Union Government can collect taxes and spend money without the approval of the Parliament.

1. True
2. False

Q. The Parliament can impeach people in important posts as a part of its _________ powers.

1. Executive
2. Judicial
3. Electoral
4. Financial

Q. You have been called for an investigation in the Rajya Sabha for certain charges against you. The resolution for your removal has been passed by the Lok Sabha by a majority of two-thirds of its members. You represent yourself in the investigation. However, the charges against you are declared valid, so you have to step down from your office.

Who are you?

1. Member of Rajya Sabha
2. Prime Minister
3. Member of Lok Sabha
4. President of India

Q. What is the difference between legislative assembly and legislative council?

Q. What is meant by punishment for the ‘Contempt of House’?

1. Parliament can punish a person for disobeying or disrespecting the business of the Parliament.
2. The Parliament can change the name and boundaries of a State.
3. The Parliament can set up a common High Court for two or more States.
4. The Parliament is the highest forum of debate.

Q. Who among the following elects the President of India?

1. The Parliament
2. The State Assemblies
3. The legislatures of Delhi and Puducherry
4. The Panchayats