Question

Why all laws made in the Houses come into force only after they receive the assent of the President?

• A. Because the President of India is not a member of either House
• B. Because the President of India is a part of the Parliament
• C. Because the President is the head of the state
• D. All the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Because the President of India is a part of the Parliament

The President is the integral part of the Legislature. The Union Legislature consists of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and the President. In this regard, President exercises some legislative powers the most important of which is giving assent to the Bills. A bill passed by the both Houses of the Parliament becomes an Act only when it is assented by the president.