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- 1. Chapter 3: Whydo we need a Parliament NCERT CLASS – VIII SUB- SOCIAL & POLITICAL LIFE (SPL-III)MAHENDRA PAREEK 1
- 2. Why should PeopleDecide? Under colonial rule, the people had lived in fear of the British government and did not agree with many of the decisions that they took. The Indian National Congress (INC) was founded on 28 December 1885. INC demanded that there be elected members in the legislature with a right to discuss the budget and ask questions. MAHENDRA PAREEK 2
- 3. Why should PeopleDecide? The Government of India Act 1909, allowed for some elected representation. They did not allow for all adults to vote nor could people participate in decision making People from various backgrounds joined the struggle and they were inspired by the ideas of freedom, equality and participation in decision– making India became independent on 15 August 1947 Our constitution gives us Universal Adult franchise means Right To vote MAHENDRA PAREEK 3
- 4. People should decidebecause- The take-off point for a democracy is the idea of consent, i.e. the desire, approval and participation of citizens Citizens are integral part of democracy. The people elect their representatives to the Parliament. One group from among these elected representatives forms the government & control it. MAHENDRA PAREEK 4
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- 9. The Role ofthe Parliament The Parliament in our system has immense powers because it is the representative of the people. Elections to the Parliament are held in a similar manner as they are for the state legislature. The Lok Sabha is usually elected once every five years Once elected, these candidates become Members of Parliament or MPs. These MPs together make up the Parliament. MAHENDRA PAREEK 9
- 10. Functions of theParliament A. To Select the National Government- Parliament of India consists of the President, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha Majority 272+ members formed Ruling Party All the political parties that oppose the majority party/coalition is called opposition The largest amongst these parties is called the Opposition party MAHENDRA PAREEK 10
- 11. The PrimeMinister of India is the leader of the ruling party in the Lok Sabha/RAJYA SABHA the Prime Minister selects ministers to work with her to implement decisions. The executive is a group of persons who work together to implement the laws made by the Parliament. This executive is often what we have in mind when we use the term government When different political parties who are interested in similar concerns join together to form govt. is known as a coalition government. MAHENDRA PAREEK 11
- 12. The membersof the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of various states There are 233 elected members plus 12 members nominated by the President. The Rajya Sabha can also initiate legislation and a bill is required to pass through the Rajya Sabha in order to become a law. MAHENDRA PAREEK 12
- 13. B. To Control,Guide and Inform the Government MPs can elicit information about the working of the government during question hour This is a very important way through which the Parliament controls the executive. The Opposition parties play a critical role in the healthy functioning of a democracy. They highlight drawbacks in various policies and programmes of the government and government gets valuable feedback. MAHENDRA PAREEK 13
- 14. All mattersdealing with finances, the Parliament’s approval is crucial for the government. This is one of the several ways in which the Parliament controls, guides and informs the government. C. Law-Making Law-making is a significant function of Parliament. We shall read about this in the next chapter. MAHENDRA PAREEK 14
- 15. Who are thePeople in Parliament? MP’s from rural area MP’s from urban area MP’s from the Dalits and backward classes Some seats are reserved in Parliament for SCs and STs. (GEN)UR -412 , SC -84 , ST – 47 Suggestion of reservation of seats for women. Only 11% women MP TODAY (better than 4% FIRST LS ELETION) MAHENDRA PAREEK 15
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- 17. GLOSSARY Approval: Togive one’s consent to and be favorable towards something. In the context of this chapter, it refers both to the formal consent (through elected representatives) that Parliament has as well as the fact that it needs to continue to enjoy the people’s trust. Coalition: A temporary alliance of groups or parties. In this chapter, it refers to the alliance formed by political parties after elections when no party has been able to get adequate seats to form a clear majority. Unresolved: Situations in which there are no easy solutions to problems. MAHENDRA PAREEK 17
- 18. VOTE OF THANKS 1 NCERT BOOKS 2 INTERNERT AND GOOGLE 3 ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA 4 MY VIEWERS MAHENDRA PAREEK 18