Questions Answers For All Chapters – Civics Class 8
The Indian Parliament
Q 1. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct option.
(1) Candidates to the Lok Sabha are elected through ………. .
(a) territorial constituencies
(b) religious constituencies.
(c) local bodies
(d) proportional Representation System
Answer: (a) territorial constituencies.
(2) India’s …………. is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
(a) President
(b) Vice-President
(c) Prime Minister
(d) Chief Justice
Answer: (b) Vice-President
Q 2. Find and write.
(1) Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are known as ……………….
Answer: Members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are known as Members of Parliament (MPs).
(2) The responsibility of making laws is with …………….
Answer: The responsibility of making laws is with the Parliament.
Q 3. Explain following statements with reasons.
(1) Rajya Sabha is a permanent House.
Answer: Rajya Sabha is never dissolved completely; 1/3rd of its members retire every two years and are replaced by newly elected members. Therefore, it functions continuously and is considered a permanent house.
(2) Lok Sabha is known as the first House.
Answer: Lok Sabha is directly elected by the people and represents the citizens of the country. Hence, it is called the first house of the Parliament.
Q 4. Answer the following in 25 to 30 words.
(1) How are members of the Lok Sabha elected?
Answer: Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people through territorial constituencies. The elections are held every five years through a system of general elections.
(2) Explain the functions of the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Answer: The Speaker conducts the business of the House in an unbiased manner, maintains decorum and discipline, and interprets the rules of daily functioning in the House.
Q 5. Explain the steps involved in the lawmaking process.
Answer:
1. First Reading: The bill is introduced and its objectives are explained.
2. Second Reading: The bill is discussed in two stages-first, the general principles are debated, and then it is examined clause-by-clause.
3. Third Reading: The bill is discussed briefly and voted upon.
4. Approval by Other House: The bill is sent to the other house for the same process.
5. President’s Assent: After passing in both houses, the bill is sent to the President for approval. Once the President signs it, the bill becomes law.
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