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Q. Why is there a need for political institutions?
- Ans. (i) To take decisions: Countries need political institutions to take decisions regarding the welfare of the people. Institutions formulate various policies and programmes.
- (ii) Implementation: The decisions which have been taken are to be implemented. So, countries need institutions to implement the decisions.
- (iii) To solve the disputes : Institutions are also needed to solve the disputes between various institutions.
- (iv) To take right decisions: Institutions help the governments to take the right decisions.
Q. Distinguish between Political executive and Permanent executive.
Political Executive | Permanent Executive |
(i) They are elected by the people. | (i) They are appointed by the government. |
(ii) They are makers of law and policies. | (ii) They are in charge of execution of the policies of the government. |
(iii) They are elected by the people and can be changed in the next elections. | (iii) They are permanent and remain in office even when the ruling party changes. |
Q. Our Constitution does give the Rajya Sabha some special powers over the states, but Lok Sabha exercises supreme power. How? Explain.
Lok Sabha | Rajya Sabha | |
Tenure: | Five years but it can be dissolved before the expiry of its term. | It is a permanent House. A member stays for 6 years. |
Elections: | Members are directly elected. | Members are indirectly elected. |
Powers: | Money bill: Money bill can originated only in the Lok Sabha | Money bill cannot originate in the Rajya Sabha. |
Changes in the money bill: It has the powers to bring changes in the money bill. | It has no power to bring any change in the money bill. It can provide suggestions or can delay the bill by 14 days. | |
Council of Ministers: Council of Ministers is controlled by the Lok Sabha. | The Rajya Sabha has no powers to control the Council of Ministers. |
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