What are the powers of the Rajya Sabha?

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.

What is the main function of Lok Sabha?

The Lok Sabha has certain powers that make it more powerful than the Rajya Sabha. Motions of no confidence against the government can be introduced and passed in the Lok Sabha. If passed by a majority vote, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers resign collectively.

What is the main function of the Lok Sabha?

Lawmaking is the main function of the Parliament and in this field the Lok Sabha plays an important role. All types of bills can originate in the Lok Sabha and if a bill is moved in and passed by the Rajya Sabha, it has to come to the Lok Sabha for its approval.

What are the legislative powers and functions of Lok Sabha?

The legislative powers and functions of Lok Sabha extend to all subjects mentioned in the union list and concurrent list. In case of emergency, its jurisdiction may be extended to the state list also. No bill can become a law unless it has been passed by the Lok Sabha. Both ordinary and money bills can be introduced in the Lok Sabha.

What is the difference between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

The Lok Sabha has more powers than the Rajya Sabha on account of its greater numerical strength. Ordinary Bills can originate in either House of the Parliament, whereas Money Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend the Money Bill.

What happens if the Lok Sabha is dissolved?

In case of Lok Sabha is dissolved, it is the Rajya Sabha which shoulders all the responsibilities of the Union Legislature. The Lok Sabha has more powers than the Rajya Sabha on account of its greater numerical strength.

How many members are there in Lok Sabha?

The Lok Sabha can consist of (a) not more than 525 representatives of the people (b) not more than 20 representatives of the Union Territories & (c) not more than 2 members of the Anglo-Indian community nominated by the President if he is of the opinion that the Anglo-Indian community is not adequately represented in the Lok Sabha.