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What powers do Rajya Sabha have?
Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha enjoy special powers and responsibilities with regard to:
- Making laws on any subject in the State List;
- Making laws to create services at national level.
Who makes the law?
It is a process which works in India on the basis of the Constitution of India. Lawmaking in modern democracies is the work of legislatures, which exist at the local, regional, and national levels and make such laws as are appropriate to their level, and binding over those under their jurisdictions.
Who makes the law in India?
Parliament
The basic function of Parliament is to make laws. All legislative proposals have to be brought in the form of Bills before Parliament. A Bill is a statute in draft and cannot become law unless it has received the approval of both the Houses of Parliament and the assent of the President of India.
How are laws made in Namibia?
In the case of a Government Bill, the responsible Ministry must draft a proposal and submit it to Cabinet for approval. Once verified by the Attorney General as in line with the Namibian Constitution, approved by Cabinet and tabled before Parliament, the draft is called a Bill.
Can anyone become an MP?
You become a Member of Parliament (MP) by being elected in a by-election or general election. You can stand for election as a member of a political party or as an independent candidate. Normally, you must get the support of your party’s nominating officer before you can become the prospective candidate.
Why is Rajya Sabha required?
In the Indian federal structure, the Rajya Sabha is a representative of the States in the Union legislature (hence the name, Council of States). For this reason, the Rajya Sabha has powers that protect the rights of States against the Union.
Which branch makes the laws?
The legislative branch
The legislative branch is made up of the House and Senate, known collectively as the Congress. Among other powers, the legislative branch makes all laws, declares war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce and controls taxing and spending policies.
Who make laws in country?
Option D is the correct answer because it is clear that Parliament which consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President make laws for the entire country. Note: Any of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha or President alone can not make any law for the country.
Who makes Namibian law?
ur Parliament has two parts: the National Assembly and the National Council. National Assembly. VOLL The National Assembly has the power to make laws for Namibia. The members of the National Assembly must represent all the people of Namibia.
Where are laws made?
Legislative proposals are brought before either house of the Parliament of India in the form of a bill. A bill is the draft of a legislative proposal, which, when passed by both houses of Parliament and assented to by the President, becomes an act of Parliament.
Can the Rajya Sabha make or unmake the government?
Under article 75 (3) of the Constitution, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha which means Rajya Sabha cannot make or unmake the Government. It can, however, exercise control over the Government and this function becomes quite prominent, particularly when the Government does not enjoy majority in Rajya Sabha.
Do both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have equal powers?
It is thus clear that except in the case of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers and certain financial matters, which fall in the domain of Lok Sabha only, both Houses enjoy equal powers. Rajya Sabha being a federal chamber enjoys certain special powers under the Constitution.
Why does the number of seats in Rajya Sabha change from state to state?
Consequent on the reorganization of States and formation of new States, the number of elected seats in the Rajya Sabha allotted to States and Union Territories has changed from time to time since 1952. Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament.
Who are the leaders of the house in the Rajya Sabha?
The following members have been the Leaders of the House in the Rajya Sabha: Name From To 27. Shri Jaswant Singh Oct. 1999 May 2004 28. Dr. Manmohan Singh 1st June 2004 18th May,2009 28. Dr. Manmohan Singh 29th May 2009 26th May,2014 29. Shri Arun Jaitley 2nd June,2014 till date