The Parliamentary System: Legislature and Executive
Explore how India’s parliamentary system works, including the Legislature, Executive, Parliament, government formation and the relationship between the institutions of democratic governance.
Chapter at a Glance
This chapter introduces the parliamentary system and helps students understand the two important pillars of democratic government — the Legislature and the Executive.
Explore how Parliament functions, how representatives participate in law-making, and how the Executive carries out the functions of government.
What is a parliamentary system?
What are the roles of the Legislature and Executive?
How does Parliament and the government work together?
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PPT Lessons
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Chapter Quiz
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Interactive Game
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Competency Questions
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Comic Story
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What You Will Explore
🏛️ Parliamentary System
Understand the basic idea and functioning of a parliamentary form of government.
📜 Constitution
Explore how constitutional provisions shape the functioning of democratic institutions.
🏛️ Legislature
Understand the role of the Legislature in representation, discussion and law-making.
🏛️ Parliament of India
Explore Parliament and its role in India’s democratic system.
🟢 Lok Sabha
Learn about the House of the People and its importance in the parliamentary system.
🔵 Rajya Sabha
Understand the Council of States and its role within Parliament.
👥 Representatives
Explore how elected representatives participate in democratic decision-making.
⚖️ Law-Making
Understand Parliament’s role in discussing and making laws.
👔 Executive
Learn about the Executive and its responsibility for carrying out government functions.
👤 Prime Minister
Explore the position and importance of the Prime Minister in the parliamentary system.
👥 Council of Ministers
Understand the role of ministers in assisting and running the government.
🔗 Legislature & Executive
Explore the relationship between the Legislature and Executive in parliamentary government.
Constitution → Parliament → Legislature → Government → Executive → Accountability
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