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Question
Critically examine the Powers and Functions of the Parliament.
Answer in Brief
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Solution
- The Parliament is the highest law making body in our country. It makes laws for the entire country.
- It provides a platform where public grievances are discussed and their solutions are made
- The Parliament is vested with powers to impeach the President and to remove judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, Chief Election Commissioner and Comptroller and Auditor-General of India in accordance with the procedure laid down in the Constitution.
- The Parliament exercises control over the executive by asking questions and supplementary questions, moving motions of adjournment, discussing and passing resolutions, discussing and pushing censure motion or vote of no-confidence.
- It has the power to change the boundaries of the States.
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