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Parliament Constitution of India

The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country. The provisions regarding the Parliament are outlined in Part V (The Union) and Part VI (The States) of the Constitution of India, specifically from Articles 79 to 122. Here are the key points regarding the Parliament of India: 1. Bicameral Legislature: The Parliament of India is a bicameral legislature, consisting of two houses: the Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and the Lok Sabha (House of the People).    a. Rajya Sabha: The Rajya Sabha is the upper house of Parliament. It represents the states and union territories of India. Its members, known as Rajya Sabha members or MPs, are elected by the elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.    b. Lok Sabha: The Lok Sabha is the lower house of Parliament. It represents the people of India. Its members, known as Members of Parliament or MPs, are directly elected by the eligible voters through general elections. 2. Functions and Powers: The P...