Monday, 25 June 2012

FUNCTIONS OF PARLIAMENT

FUNCTIONS OF PARLIAMENT
  • The Parliament legislates on subjects in the Union and Concurrent Lists. It can also legislate on subjects in the State List if
    • The Rajya Sabha passes a resolution saying it is in the national interest to do so and/or
    • The legislatures of two or more states recommend to Parliament to so legislate
  • The power to legislate on residuary subjects also vests with the Parliament
  • The Parliament (via the Lok Sabha) exercises control over Union finances
  • The Parliament (via the Lok Sabha) exercises control over the functioning of the Executive
  • The Parliament is responsible for legislating on amendments to the Constitution
  • The Parliament elects the Vice-President and can initiate impeachment proceedings against the President
  • It recommends the creation of All India Services, the removal of judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
  • Parliamentary approval is essential for the continuance of a proclamation of Emergency made by the President

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