Question

Explain how the Parliament keeps a check over the Council of Ministers?

Answer 1

Instructions:
Discuss the four ways in which Parliament keep a check, for example Discussion and debates, Question Hour, Zero Hour and No-Confidence Motion

Answer
Control is exercised in the law-making or policy making process, implementation of policies and even after that. A few ways of exercising control are:-

• Discussions and Debates- Debate and discussion among the members of the house are an integral part of the law-making process. These debates and discussions help the members to scrutinize the policy proposals and laws. These discussions are essential for healthy laws.
• Question Hour- During Parliamentary sessions , the proceedings of the house begins with questions asked by the members of the house. The concerned ministers are supposed to give satisfactory answers to these questions.During question Hour , members criticize the government and ask questions on various issues.
• Zero Hour- During the Parliamentary sessions,the period around 12 noon is called Zero Hour . During this period , any questions of public importance can be raised and discussed.
• No-Confidence Motion- The government stays in power till it enjoys the support of majority in Lok Sabha . If the members of Parliament withdraw the support , it may lead to loss of majority and the government cannot stay in power.