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Question
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
Mention any two exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.
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Solution
Exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha:
- A motion of no confidence against the government can only be presented and passed in the Lok Sabha.
- Money Bills may only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.
- In the event of an impasse between the two Houses over a non-financial ordinary law, the Lok Sabha typically prevails because it has more than twice as many members as the Rajya Sabha.
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