Economics

The framers of the Constitution were well aware of the importance of free and fair elections in a democracy. The Constitution as such provides for an election commission not answerable to the executive. The chief election commissioner is appointed by the President and is assisted by a number of other Election commissioners. The independence of … Read more

Dowry System The practice of giving dowry is common in our country. Dowry is the money or gifts given to a daughter by her parents at the time of her marriage. Unfortunately, this has become a social problem. The family of the boy demands large sums of money from the girl’s parents. For this reason, … Read more

Money Bills The procedure followed for Money Bills is a little different. As you already know, it can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha. And unlike other bills the Rajya Sabha has to return them within fourteen days from the day it receives the bill. If the Money Bill is not returned by the … Read more

Types of Bills The Parliament can introduce new laws as well as change the old ones. Law is first introduced in the form of a bill. A bill is the draft of a proposed law. The Bills can be broadly divided as: • Money bills• Financial bills• Ordinary bills• Constitution amendment bills Money bills are … Read more

Rajya Sabha The Council of States or Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of the Parliament. Composition There can be a maximum of two hundred fifty members in this House. Two hundred thirty-eight of them represent the States and the Union Territories. Seats are allotted to each state on the basis of their population. For … Read more

The Lok Sabha is the Lower House of the Parliament. It is also known as the House of the People because the people of our country elect its members directly. It is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha, even though it is called the Lower House. Composition According to the Constitution of India, the Lok … Read more