# Understanding Indian Parliament: Structure and Functions
> Learn about the Parliament of India, including Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha powers, the law-making process, and its role in a democracy.

Tags: indian-parliament, civics, lok-sabha, rajya-sabha, indian-constitution, political-science, government-structure
## Slide 1: Parliament of India
* Overview of Structure, Functions, and Role in Democracy.

## Slide 2: Introduction
* Supreme legislative body of India; highest law-making institution.
* Bicameral Legislature located at Sansad Bhavan, New Delhi.

## Slide 3: Meaning
* Derived from French 'Parler' (to speak/discuss).
* Forum for elected representatives to discuss national issues.

## Slide 4: Importance in Democracy
* Law-making, representation, financial control (budget/taxes), and government accountability.

## Slide 5: Structure of Indian Parliament
* Defined under Article 79 of the Indian Constitution.
* Inspired by the British model; consists of President and two Houses.

## Slide 6: Three Organs
* President of India (gives assent to bills).
* Lok Sabha (Lower House/House of the People).
* Rajya Sabha (Upper House/Council of States).

## Slide 7: Lok Sabha Composition
* Directly elected; max strength 550 (currently 543).
* 5-year tenure; eligibility: Indian citizen, 25+ years old.

## Slide 8: Lok Sabha Powers
* Legislates on Union/Concurrent Lists.
* Exclusive right to introduce Money Bills; can pass 'Vote of No Confidence'.

## Slide 9: Rajya Sabha Composition
* Indirectly elected by State Assemblies; 12 nominated members.
* Permanent House; members serve 6 years (1/3rd retire every 2 years).

## Slide 10: Rajya Sabha Powers
* Reviews Lok Sabha laws; represents State interests.
* Can authorize Parliament to legislate on State List subjects.

## Slide 11: Role of President
* Summons/prorogues sessions; can dissolve Lok Sabha.
* Bill becomes Act only with President's assent.

## Slide 12: Major Functions
* Legislative, Executive control, Financial (Budget), Judicial (Impeachment), and Electoral.

## Slide 13: Law-Making Process
1. Introduction
2. Three Readings
3. Approval by second House
4. President's Assent
5. Final Law/Act

## Slide 14: Interesting Facts
* Zero Hour (urgent issues), use of 22 scheduled languages, and transition from circular to triangular building.

## Slide 15: Conclusion
* Parliament serves as the 'Temple of Democracy' and guardian of the Constitution.
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