The Parliamentary System: Legislature and…

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Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive (CBSE) — concise notes plus important questions, MCQ practice and chapter test-style question answer revision to help with school and chapter tests. Main sub-topics: bicameral Parliament; composition and functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha; stages of law‑making (introduction, committee, passage, President’s assent); Money Bills vs ordinary bills and Rajya Sabha’s 14‑day rule; nominal vs real executive, role of Prime Minister and Council of Ministers; collective and individual ministerial responsibility; summoning, dissolution and joint sittings. For Class 8 students preparing for school exams and mock tests.

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Class 8 Social Science The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive notes — bicameral Parliament: Lok Sabha (people) and Rajya Sabha (states) and their main functions
Money Bills must be introduced in Lok Sabha; Rajya Sabha can only recommend changes and must return within 14 days
Stages of a bill: introduction, committee scrutiny, passage in both Houses (if needed), President’s assent; joint sitting if deadlock persists
President is the nominal executive; real executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
Concept of collective responsibility (Council answerable to Lok Sabha) and individual ministerial responsibility to Parliament
Most government bills are introduced by ministers; private members introduce fewer bills
President summons and prorogues Parliament on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

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Questions students ask

What is a Money Bill?

A Money Bill is legislation dealing only with taxation, public expenditure, borrowing or related financial matters; it must be introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Rajya Sabha cannot amend a Money Bill and must return it within 14 days with recommendations.

Difference between a Money Bill and an ordinary bill?

Money Bills deal solely with financial matters listed in Article 110; ordinary bills cover all other subjects. Money Bills originate in Lok Sabha and have special limits on Rajya Sabha’s powers, while ordinary bills require normal passage in both Houses.

How to remember who holds real executive power?

The President is the nominal (formal) executive, but actual decision‑making and daily administration are carried out by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, who are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.

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Can Rajya Sabha stop a Money Bill?

No, Rajya Sabha cannot stop a Money Bill; it can only make recommendations and must return the bill to Lok Sabha within 14 days, after which Lok Sabha may accept or reject the recommendations.

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