10 Questions
What is the mandate of the court described in the text?
The mandate of the court is to protect the Constitution, settle disputes between the central government and the states, settle inter-state disputes, nullify any central or state laws that go against the Constitution, and protect the fundamental rights of citizens by issuing writs for their enforcement in cases of violation.
How many members are there in the Lok Sabha and how are they elected?
There are 543 members in the Lok Sabha, who are elected using plurality voting (first past the post) system from 543 Single-member districts.
How are the members of the Rajya Sabha elected and how many members are there?
There are 245 members in the Rajya Sabha, out of which 233 are elected through indirect elections by single transferable vote by the members of the state legislative assemblies, and 12 other members are elected/nominated by the President of India.
What is the voting system used to elect members of the Lok Sabha?
Members of the Lok Sabha are elected using plurality voting (first past the post) system.
How are governments formed in the context described in the text?
Governments are formed through elections held every five years (unless otherwise specified).
True or false: The Lok Sabha has 545 members elected using a proportional representation system?
False
True or false: The Rajya Sabha has 245 members, all of whom are elected through direct elections?
False
True or false: The court's mandate includes protecting the fundamental rights of citizens but does not involve nullifying any central or state laws?
False
True or false: Governments are formed through elections held every three years in the context described in the text?
False
True or false: The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected/nominated by the Prime Minister of India?
False
Study Notes
Indian Political System
- India is a parliamentary secular democratic republic with a federal structure of government.
- The President of India is the head of state and the first citizen of India, while the Prime Minister of India is the head of government.
Government Structure
- The system is based on dual polity, with a central authority at the centre and states at the periphery.
- The Constitution defines the organizational powers and limitations of both central and state governments.
Legislature
- The Constitution provides for a bicameral legislature consisting of:
- Rajya Sabha (Council of States): represents the states of the Indian federation.
- Lok Sabha (House of the People): represents the people of India as a whole.
Judiciary
- The Constitution provides for an independent judiciary headed by the Supreme Court.
Constitution
- The Constitution is well recognised, fluid, and considered supreme, meaning laws of the nation must conform to it.
- The Preamble of the Constitution is rigid and dictates further amendments to the Constitution.
Test your knowledge of the political system of India, including its parliamentary structure, federal nature, and key positions such as the President and Prime Minister.
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