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L E G I S L A T U R E
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L E G I S L A T U R E
Why Do We Need a 
Parliament?
1
Center of Democratic Process
Legislature is not merely a law making body. It is the 
centre of all democratic political process, packed with 
action like walkouts, protests, demonstrations, 
unanimity, concern and co-operation.
2
Accountability
The legislature helps people in holding the 
representatives accountable, which is the very basis of 
representative democracy.
3
Open Forum for Debate
Parliament is recognized as one of the most 
democratic and open forums of debate. It is the most 
representative of all organs of government.
4
Power to Choose Government
It is vested with the power to choose and dismiss the 
government.
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L E G I S L A T U R E
Why Do We Need a 
Parliament?
1
Center of Democratic Process
Legislature is not merely a law making body. It is the 
centre of all democratic political process, packed with 
action like walkouts, protests, demonstrations, 
unanimity, concern and co-operation.
2
Accountability
The legislature helps people in holding the 
representatives accountable, which is the very basis of 
representative democracy.
3
Open Forum for Debate
Parliament is recognized as one of the most 
democratic and open forums of debate. It is the most 
representative of all organs of government.
4
Power to Choose Government
It is vested with the power to choose and dismiss the 
government.
Why Do We Need Two Houses of 
Parliament?
Representation
Countries with large size and much diversity usually 
prefer to have two houses of the national legislature to 
give representation to all sections in the society and to 
all geographical regions or parts of the country.
Double Check
A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every 
decision reconsidered. Every bill and policy would be 
discussed twice, ensuring a double check on every 
matter.
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L E G I S L A T U R E
Why Do We Need a 
Parliament?
1
Center of Democratic Process
Legislature is not merely a law making body. It is the 
centre of all democratic political process, packed with 
action like walkouts, protests, demonstrations, 
unanimity, concern and co-operation.
2
Accountability
The legislature helps people in holding the 
representatives accountable, which is the very basis of 
representative democracy.
3
Open Forum for Debate
Parliament is recognized as one of the most 
democratic and open forums of debate. It is the most 
representative of all organs of government.
4
Power to Choose Government
It is vested with the power to choose and dismiss the 
government.
Why Do We Need Two Houses of 
Parliament?
Representation
Countries with large size and much diversity usually 
prefer to have two houses of the national legislature to 
give representation to all sections in the society and to 
all geographical regions or parts of the country.
Double Check
A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every 
decision reconsidered. Every bill and policy would be 
discussed twice, ensuring a double check on every 
matter.
Rajya Sabha
1
Representation
Represents the States of India. Indirectly 
elected by members of State Legislative 
Assemblies.
2
Composition
Number of members from each State fixed by 
the fourth schedule of the Constitution. 
States with larger population get more 
representatives.
3
Term
Members elected for six years. One-third 
members retire every two years.
4
Nominated Members
12 members nominated by the President from 
fields of literature, science, art and social 
service.
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L E G I S L A T U R E
Why Do We Need a 
Parliament?
1
Center of Democratic Process
Legislature is not merely a law making body. It is the 
centre of all democratic political process, packed with 
action like walkouts, protests, demonstrations, 
unanimity, concern and co-operation.
2
Accountability
The legislature helps people in holding the 
representatives accountable, which is the very basis of 
representative democracy.
3
Open Forum for Debate
Parliament is recognized as one of the most 
democratic and open forums of debate. It is the most 
representative of all organs of government.
4
Power to Choose Government
It is vested with the power to choose and dismiss the 
government.
Why Do We Need Two Houses of 
Parliament?
Representation
Countries with large size and much diversity usually 
prefer to have two houses of the national legislature to 
give representation to all sections in the society and to 
all geographical regions or parts of the country.
Double Check
A bicameral legislature makes it possible to have every 
decision reconsidered. Every bill and policy would be 
discussed twice, ensuring a double check on every 
matter.
Rajya Sabha
1
Representation
Represents the States of India. Indirectly 
elected by members of State Legislative 
Assemblies.
2
Composition
Number of members from each State fixed by 
the fourth schedule of the Constitution. 
States with larger population get more 
representatives.
3
Term
Members elected for six years. One-third 
members retire every two years.
4
Nominated Members
12 members nominated by the President from 
fields of literature, science, art and social 
service.
Lok Sabha
Direct Election
Directly elected by 
the people through 
universal adult 
suffrage.
Constituencies
543 territorial 
constituencies of 
roughly equal 
population.
Term
Elected for a period of 
five years, unless 
dissolved earlier.