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P A R L I A M E N T
The Legislative Arm of the Union, called Parliament, consists
of the President, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. All legislation requires consent
of both houses of parliament. However, in case of money bills, the will
of the Lok Sabha always prevails.p
The Rajya Sabha consists of 245 members. Of these, 233
represent states and union territories and 12 members are nominated by
the President. Elections to the Rajya Sabha are indirect; members are elected
by the elected members of Legislative Assemblies of the concerned states.
The Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution, one third of its members
retire every second year.
The Lok Sabha is composed of representatives of the people chosen by direct
election on the basis of universal adult suffrage. As of today, the Lok
Sabha consists of 545 members with two members nominated by the President
to represent the Anglo-Indian Community. Unless dissolved under unusual
circumstances, the term of the Lok Sabha is five years.
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