Question

Examine the role or functions of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.

Answer 1

Instructions:
A speaker performs several crucial functions as the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha. Mention a minimum of 3 points.

Solution:
The Speaker is elected by the House from of its members. Following are the main functions of the Speaker:

• He presides over the meetings of the Lok Sabha and conducts its business. He generally belongs to the majority party, but he acts in an impartial manner.
• He maintains discipline in the House. He can suspend a member from the House for his misconduct and indiscipline in the house.
• He decides whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or an Ordinary Bill.
• If a joint session of both the Houses of Parliament is summoned by the President to discuss a bill, it is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.