How Lok Sabha Speaker is elected?

If only one name is proposed, the Speaker is elected without any formal vote. However, if more than one nomination is received, a division (vote) is called. MPs vote for their candidate on such a date notified by President. The successful candidate is elected as Speaker of the Lok Sabha until the next general election.

What are the functions of Lok Sabha?

The powers and functions of the Lok Sabha can be broadly classified under the following heads:

• Legislative:
• Financial:
• Control over the Executive:
• Electoral Function:
• Discussions on Questions of Public Importance:
• Miscellaneous Powers:
• Punitive Action against MP by the House:

How are Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members elected?

The Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha are directly elected by the Indian public voting in Single-member districts and the Members of Parliament, Rajya Sabha are elected by the members of all State Legislative Assembly by proportional representation.

What is special power of Lok Sabha?

Special powers of the Lok Sabha

• Motions of No-Confidence against the government can only be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha.
• Money Bills can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
• In case of a deadlock between the two Houses over an ordinary bill, the will of the Lok Sabha normally prevails.

What is the role of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

It is a bicameral legislature composed of the President of India and the two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President in his role as head of legislature has full powers to summon and prorogue either house of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.

How is Lok Sabha powerful than Rajya Sabha?

Hence Lok Sabha is more powerful as it contains the members who were directly elected by the people and they are considered to be the direct representatives of the State. Thus Lok Sabha, the lower house of the parliament is more powerful and the strongest house than Rajya Sabha i.e. upper house.

What is the total strength of Rajya Sabha?

The present strength, however, is 245 members of whom 233 are representatives of the states and union territories and 12 are nominated by the President. The 12 nominated members of the Rajya Sabha are persons who are eminent in particular fields, and are well known contributors in the particular field.