Hate Speech and Election Laws Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the origin of the term 'whip' in Parliament parlance?

It is a form of voting method.

It indicates a type of member exclusion.

It refers to a type of law.

It relates to the practice of enforcing party discipline. (correct)

Ordinances issued by the President can be permanent laws.

False

How often have no ordinances been promulgated, as noted in 2022?

For the first time in 59 years

The ordinance-making power of the President can be traced back to the Indian __________ Act, of 1861.

Councils Signup and view all the answers

Match the following articles with their related powers:

Article 123 = Power of President to promulgate Ordinances Article 213 = Power of Governor to promulgate Ordinances Article 73 = Power of President regarding the executive Article 174 = Power to summon and prorogue Houses Signup and view all the answers

Which act addresses the expulsion of lawmakers?

Anti-defection law Signup and view all the answers

The Ordinance making power of the President and Governor is discussed in section 2.4.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of section 5.5 in the document?

Electoral Funding Signup and view all the answers

The ___________ Act, 2023 focuses on the simultaneous elections.

Election Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Match the following legislation with their respective focus areas:

Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023 = Women's empowerment and representation Cinematograph Act, 2023 = Regulation of films and content Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2023 = Governance of co-operative societies Secretariat of the Parliament = Administrative support for legislative functions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hate Speech and Election Commissioners Act, 2023

Hate speech laws are significant in regulating harmful expressions.
The Election Commissioners Act, 2023 is crucial for electoral governance and oversight.

Places of Worship Act, 1991

Enforces regulations regarding the maintenance and status of religious places.

Functioning of Parliament, State Legislature, and Local Government

No-confidence motion is a parliamentary tool to challenge government authority.
Parliamentary privileges protect lawmakers in their legislative duties.
Expulsion of lawmakers can occur for misconduct or breach of privilege.
Anti-defection law prevents political turncoats and maintains party integrity.
The ordinance-making power allows the President and Governors to enact temporary laws when Parliament is not in session.
The Governor's ordinance-making power is constrained by specific conditions requiring presidential approval.

Ordinance-Making Power of President and Governor

Temporary laws, known as ordinances, can be enacted under Articles 123 and 213.
An ordinance must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of the next session to remain effective.
The ordinance power originates from historical legislative acts dating back to 1861.

Secretariat of the Parliament

Article 98 mandates distinct secretarial staff for each House of Parliament.
No law governing recruitment for secretaries has been established yet.
Article 187 parallels provisions for state legislature secretariats.
Special sessions of Parliament can be convened by the President, often on cabinet recommendations.

Centre-State Relations and Role of the Governor

Governors hold significant power in legislative processes via Article 200.
The Governor can assent, withhold, or return bills for reconsideration.
No specific time limit is stipulated for the Governor’s action on bills, only to act "as soon as possible."
Bills can be reserved for presidential consideration if they could undermine judicial authority.

Judicial Immunity of the President

The Supreme Court ruled that governmental contracts cannot ignore statutory law provisions.
Article 361 grants certain protections to the President and Governors against legal actions.

Description

Test your knowledge on recent developments in hate speech legislation and the Election Commissioners Act of 2023. This quiz covers important news, the functioning of parliament, and various aspects of the election process and reforms. Dive into key topics such as places of worship and the implications of simultaneous elections.