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WorksheetsThe Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive
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Worksheet time: 42mins
India’s parliamentary system is structured as:
A bicameral legislature with the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
A single house of parliament
A presidential system with no parliament
A monarchy with a council of ministers
The key functions of the Parliament include:
Making laws, controlling finances, and overseeing the government
Conducting court trials and passing verdicts
Managing local municipal services
Running private businesses and industries
The roles of the legislature and the executive in India’s Parliamentary democracy are:
The legislature makes laws and holds the executive accountable, while the executive implements laws.
The executive makes laws and the legislature implements them.
Both the legislature and executive only implement laws.
The legislature and executive have no distinct roles.
The legislature and the executive are organised at the union and state levels as follows:
The legislature consists of Parliament at the union level and State Legislatures at the state level, while the executive consists of the President and Council of Ministers at the union level and the Governor and Council of Ministers at the state level.
Both the legislature and executive are the same at both union and state levels.
The executive is only present at the union level, not at the state level.
The legislature is only present at the state level, not at the union level.
What shape is the new Parliament building described as?
Square
Round
Soft triangle
Rectangle
What does the three-sided design of the new Parliament building reflect?
Wealth
Balance, inclusivity, and purpose
Power
Tradition
How much does the new Parliament building cut electricity use by due to green construction?
30 percent
10 percent
50 percent
70 percent
What kind of carvings did the students see on the walls inside the new Parliament building?
Peacocks, lotuses, tribal art, temple patterns, and freedom fighters
Mountains, rivers, and clouds
Vehicles, airplanes, and trains
Fruits, vegetables, and kitchen utensils
Which ancient symbol is housed in the new Parliament building, as mentioned by the students?
The Ashokan emblem
The Lotus Temple
The Qutub Minar
The Peacock Throne
The new Parliament building feels like a museum of India.
True
False
Democracy must look ahead but never forget its roots because:
it needs to progress while preserving its foundational values.
it should only focus on the future.
it must ignore its history to move forward.
it is better to change traditions completely.
What was the first important step in the life of the nation after independence?
Formation of Lok Sabha
Drafting of the Constitution of independent India
Construction of Parliament Building
Universal Adult Franchise
The Constitution of independent India laid foundational principles for the nation, including Universal Adult Franchise. What does Universal Adult Franchise guarantee?
Only men can vote
Only rich people can vote
All adult citizens of the country have the right to vote irrespective of their social or economic background, gender, race, or religion
Only government officials can vote
Fill in the blank: The Parliament is the supreme legislative body of the government. It comprises all elected representatives of the people and controls and guides the work of the _________
government
judiciary
army
press
How many Lok Sabhas have been constituted since the first one in 1952?
17 Lok Sabhas
15 Lok Sabhas
20 Lok Sabhas
12 Lok Sabhas
When was the 18th Lok Sabha constituted?
June 2024
May 2023
August 2022
December 2021
The old Parliament building served as Parliament House for less than seven decades.
True
False
The Parliament Building (Sansad Bhavan) in New Delhi was constructed to accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety. What was the main reason for constructing the new Parliament Building?
To replace the old building
To accommodate the growing needs including capacity, technology, sustainability and safety
To move Parliament to a new city
To increase the number of Lok Sabhas
What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
House of Commons and House of Lords
Senate and House of Representatives
National Assembly and State Assembly
Who is included in the composition of the Indian Parliament?
A) President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
B) Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
C) President, Prime Minister, and Lok Sabha
D) President, Prime Minister, and Rajya Sabha
The structure with two houses in the Indian Parliament is called a ________ system.
bicameral
unilateral
federal
unitary
Members of the Lok Sabha are chosen by:
Direct elections by the people
Nomination by the President
Selection by the Prime Minister
Appointment by the Supreme Court
What is the maximum number of members envisaged for the Lok Sabha by the Constitution?
550
500
600
545
Members of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha are elected indirectly by the electoral college.
True
False
Both the number of Rajya Sabha seats allocated and the number of MPs represented in the Lok Sabha are based on the population of each state.
True
False
What is shown in the image?
Lok Sabha Chambers in the new Parliament building
Rajya Sabha Chamber
Supreme Court
Prime Minister's Office
What is shown in the image?
Lok Sabha Chambers
Rajya Sabha Chamber taken from the Press Gallery
Supreme Court
President's Office
What inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India?
Britain's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
America's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
France's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
Japan's system inspired the system of Parliamentary democracy in India.
What is federalism as practiced in India?
Federalism is a form of government where power is distributed between the centre, states, as well as local governments.
Federalism is a system where only the central government holds all the power.
Federalism means that only local governments have authority over all matters.
Federalism is a form of monarchy where the king shares power with no one.
Who presides over the Rajya Sabha in the Indian Parliament?
The Vice President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
The President of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
The Prime Minister of India presides over the Rajya Sabha.
The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over the Rajya Sabha.
The Council of States (Rajya Sabha) was felt necessary during the making of the Indian Constitution because:
it would provide representation to the states in the federal structure
it would help in faster passing of laws
it would reduce the power of the President
it would ensure only one house of Parliament
Which of the following is NOT a source of inspiration for the Indian Constitution? Choose the correct option.
Britain's system of Parliamentary democracy
Ancient republics (mahajanapadas)
American Bill of Rights
Village panchayats
What is a sceptre? Fill in the blank: A sceptre is a decorated rod carried by a king or queen at ceremonies as a symbol of their ________.
power
wealth
wisdom
beauty
Who was the first Prime Minister of India to whom the Sengol was handed over on 14 August 1947?
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Where is the Sengol now placed in the new Lok Sabha?
Near the Speaker’s chair
At the entrance of the Lok Sabha
In the Central Hall
In the Prime Minister’s office
What does the Nandi at the top of the Sengol symbolise?
Justice
Power
Wealth
Wisdom
Which of the following languages was NOT among the original 12 languages for simultaneous interpretation in Parliament?
Hindi
English
Sanskrit
Assamese
Which of the following is NOT a member of the Union Executive?
The President
The Vice President
The Speaker of Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister
The Council of Ministers is chosen from among the MPs of both houses of Parliament.
True
False
Which of the following is a Constitutional function of the Parliament?
Making laws for the country
Appointing judges directly
Conducting state elections
Enforcing court judgments
Which of the following is NOT a key function of the Parliament according to the Constitution?
Constitutional functions
Lawmaking
Judicial review
Executive accountability
Fill in the blank: The Parliament is directly entrusted with upholding the core values of the Indian Constitution, including enabling parliamentary democracy through _______.
universal adult suffrage
judicial review
presidential assent
federal veto
Which of the following is a core value that the Parliament upholds according to the Indian Constitution?
A) Ensuring federalism
B) Promoting monarchy
C) Limiting adult suffrage
D) Ignoring Directive Principles of State Policy
What is a bill? Choose the correct option.
A draft of a proposed law that needs to be approved by the parliament before it can be enacted into law.
A law that has already been enacted.
A constitutional amendment.
A government policy.
When did the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE) come into existence?
2002
2008
August 2009
1990
Fill in the blank: The roots of the RTE Act lie in the ________ of State Policy of the Indian Constitution.
Directive Principles
Fundamental Rights
Preamble
Schedules
Which constitutional amendment introduced Article 21A, mandating free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 years?
42nd Amendment
86th Amendment
74th Amendment
44th Amendment
The RTE Act was passed in the Lok Sabha and received the President's assent in August 2009.
True
False
Some of the major debates concerning the RTE Act before it was passed included:
Concerns about implementation and funding responsibilities
Debates over the abolition of private schools
Arguments for making education optional
Discussions about reducing the school curriculum
Two outcomes enabled by the RTE Act are:
Free and compulsory education for children and prohibition of child labor
Abolition of taxes and free healthcare for all
Universal adult franchise and reservation in jobs
Right to property and free electricity
Which of the following is the correct first step in the process of lawmaking in the Parliament?
Reading of the bill
Introduction in either House of the Parliament
Vote on the Bill
Presidential assent
What is the official government publication that announces legal documents and official information?
Gazette
Bulletin
Newsletter
Journal
What is a Standing Committee in the context of the Parliament?
It is a permanent committee consisting of MPs that scrutinises government activities, makes recommendations and asks questions on actions taken by the government.
It is a temporary committee formed to address a specific issue and dissolved after the issue is resolved.
It is a committee consisting only of members from the ruling party to implement government policies.
It is a committee responsible for conducting elections within the Parliament.
Which step comes immediately after 'Vote on the Bill' in the process of lawmaking in the Parliament?
Presidential assent
Gazette notification
Process repeated in other House
Clause-by-clause discussion and amendments voted
The process that would occur if RTE had been tabled in the Lok Sabha is:
It would be discussed, debated, and voted upon by the members.
It would be directly implemented without any discussion.
It would be sent to the Supreme Court for approval.
It would be rejected without consideration.
Fill in the blank: A Money Bill can be introduced only in the ________.
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
President's Office
Supreme Court
The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers are responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
True
False
Question Hour in the Lok Sabha refers to:
the time allotted for members to ask questions to ministers
the time reserved for passing bills
the period for lunch break
the session for discussing the budget
Who recited the verse from Tirukkural in the Parliament during the Union Budget presentation for 2025-26?
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman
Sushma Swaraj
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Sonia Gandhi
What was the main point of Sushma Swaraj's poetic verse during the debate in the Lok Sabha?
Complaining about the robbers
Questioning the leadership
Praising the government
Asking about the budget
What does Dr. Manmohan Singh's poetic reply mean? Fill in the blank: I admit that I am not worthy of your sight; you should look at my _____ and my perseverance.
zeal
wealth
appearance
fame
Identify the reporting relationship in the diagram.
Manager is reporting to Employee
Employee is reporting to Manager
Manager is reporting to Director
Employee is reporting to Director
The subject that has been reviewed is:
Science
Mathematics
History
Geography
The Committee’s recommendation is:
To implement the proposed policy changes
To delay the decision for further review
To reject the proposal entirely
To form a sub-committee for further analysis
The government’s reply is:
A formal statement addressing the issue
A request for more information
A refusal to comment
An unrelated announcement
Parliament keeps an eye on government expenditure because:
it ensures that public money is spent properly.
it wants to increase government spending.
it has no other responsibilities.
it wants to control the judiciary.
This might be so because:
there is a specific underlying reason
it is a random occurrence
there is no explanation
it happens by chance
If the Executive is part of the Legislature, there is a question about the separation of power because:
the two branches are not fully independent
the Executive has no power
the Legislature is powerless
there is no government
In 1956, which Railway Minister resigned after a train accident, believing that a minister must take moral responsibility for anything that happens in their ministry?
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Jagjivan Ram
C. Rajagopalachari
Morarji Desai
What is the composition of the Legislature in India?
The President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha
The President, Vice-President, and Council of Ministers
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
The Supreme Court
What is the main role of the Executive?
Making laws
Enforcing the laws made by the Legislature
Overseeing the work of the Legislature
Introducing bills in Parliament
Fill in the blank: The Legislature can introduce some ______ in the Parliament.
bills
laws
motions
resolutions
Which body keeps a check on the activities of the Executive by asking questions and seeking explanations?
Executive
Legislature
Judiciary
Council of Ministers
If one of the organs — Legislature, Executive, or Judiciary — had all the power, it could lead to:
Violation of people's rights due to lack of checks and balances.
Greater protection of people's rights.
More efficient and fair governance for all.
Complete elimination of laws.
The Legislature questions the actions of the Executive through which of the following methods?
By asking questions, debates, and motions in the Parliament
By passing judicial verdicts
By conducting police investigations
By issuing executive orders
The Judiciary has sometimes asked lawmakers to review a law and has also questioned the implementation of a law. Which of the following statements is correct?
The Judiciary can ask lawmakers to review a law and question its implementation.
The Judiciary can only make laws, not review or question them.
The Judiciary never questions the implementation of laws.
The Judiciary is not involved in the lawmaking or reviewing process.
The difference between the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List as per the Constitution is:
Union List is for central government, State List for state governments, and Concurrent List for both.
Union List is for state governments, State List for central government, and Concurrent List for both.
Union List and State List are for both governments, Concurrent List is only for central government.
All three lists are only for the central government.
What is the term of office for the head of the Union Government and the State Government?
5 years for both Union Government and State Government
4 years for Union Government and 6 years for State Government
6 years for both Union Government and State Government
7 years for Union Government and 5 years for State Government
What is the term of the Lower House in both Union and State Governments?
5 years for both Union Government and State Government
6 years for both Union Government and State Government
4 years for Union Government and 5 years for State Government
3 years for both Union Government and State Government
Who is the Presiding Officer of the Lower House in the Union Government and the State Government?
Speaker for both Union Government and State Government
President for both Union Government and State Government
Prime Minister for both Union Government and State Government
Governor for both Union Government and State Government
The type of legislature in your state is:
Unicameral
Bicameral
Tricameral
No legislature
What conclusions can you draw about the functioning of Parliament over time? Compile data for more recent years.
Parliament's functioning has evolved with increased transparency and efficiency in recent years.
Parliament has remained unchanged in its functioning over the years.
Parliament has become less efficient and less transparent over time.
Parliament no longer compiles any data in recent years.
What conclusions can be drawn from the statement regarding the role that the Rajya Sabha is expected to play?
The Rajya Sabha is expected to act as a revising chamber and provide checks and balances.
The Rajya Sabha is expected to pass all bills without discussion.
The Rajya Sabha is expected to have no influence on legislation.
The Rajya Sabha is expected to function as the primary law-making body.
