Why do we need a Parliament? • Legislature is not merely a law making body. • Lawmaking is but one of the functions of the legislature. • It is the centre of all democratic political process. • It is packed with action; walkouts, protests, demonstration, unanimity, concern and co-operation. • Indeed, a genuine democracy is inconceivable without a representative, efficient and effective legislature. • The legislature also helps people in holding the representatives accountable ... The document provides information about democracy and the parliamentary system in India. It discusses that the take-off point for democracy is the desire, approval and participation of people. It then describes the structure and functions of the Indian Parliament, which consists of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The key points are: 1) Members of the Lok Sabha are directly elected by the people for five years, while Rajya Sabha members are elected indirectly by state assemblies for six years ... Why Do We Need a Parliament? In a democracy, a government is of the people, for the people, and by the people. And this is reflected by the parliamentary system. Parliament is the highest legislative body in the country. Both the houses of parliament are made up by the representatives of the common public. • People and their Representatives • The Role of the Parliament • Who are the People in Parliament? Why should People Decide? • The harsh experience of colonial rule as well as the participation of different people in the struggle for freedom made the nationalists that all persons in independent India would be able to participate in making decisions. • Thus, to fulfil the dreams and aspirations of the freedom struggle after the Constitution of independent India that laid down the ...
