Question

The Powers and Functions of the Indian Parliament are wide ranging. In this context answer the following:

Mention any two Judicial powers and any two Electoral powers of the Indian Parliament.

Answer 1

The judicial powers and functions of the Parliament include the following:

(a) It can impeach the President and the Vice-President for the violation of the Constitution.

(b) It can punish its members or outsiders for the breach of its privileges or its contempt.

Electoral Powers include:

(a) The Parliament participates in the election of the President (along with the state legislative assemblies) and elects the Vice-President.

(b) The Parliament is also authorised to make laws to regulate the elections to the offices of President and Vice-President, to both the Houses of Parliament and to both the Houses of the state legislature.