Parliamentary Sovereignty and Accountability क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
12 points- 1.
Parliament can make or repeal any law on any subject. There are very few limits on its legislative power.
- 2.
No court can refuse to enforce an Act of Parliament simply because it believes the Act is unfair or unwise. Courts can only review laws for constitutionality.
- 3.
Parliament can delegate some of its legislative power to other bodies, such as government departments, through delegated legislation.
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The principle of accountability is upheld through various mechanisms, including Question Hour, Zero Hour, and parliamentary committees.
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दृश्य सामग्री
Parliamentary Sovereignty and Accountability
Mind map illustrating the relationship between parliamentary sovereignty and accountability, including mechanisms for ensuring accountability.
Parliamentary Sovereignty & Accountability
- ●Legislative Supremacy
- ●Mechanisms for Accountability
- ●Role of Opposition
- ●Judicial Review
वास्तविक दुनिया के उदाहरण
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स्रोत विषय
Analyzing Rahul Gandhi's Criticism of PM and US Deal Impact
Polity & GovernanceUPSC महत्व
This concept is highly relevant for the UPSC exam, particularly in GS-2 (Polity and Governance). It is frequently asked in both Prelims and Mains. Questions often focus on the balance between parliamentary sovereignty and judicial review, the role of the opposition, and mechanisms for ensuring accountability.
In Prelims, expect factual questions about relevant articles and landmark judgments. In Mains, analytical questions require you to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the Indian parliamentary system and suggest reforms. Recent years have seen questions on the effectiveness of parliamentary committees and the impact of anti-defection laws.
For the Essay paper, this concept can be used to write on topics related to democracy, governance, and the rule of law.
सामान्य प्रश्न
121. What is Parliamentary Sovereignty and what is its constitutional basis in India?
Parliamentary sovereignty means that Parliament is the highest law-making body. It can make or repeal any law. In India, while Parliament is powerful, it is not absolutely sovereign. The Constitution is supreme, and the courts can review laws passed by Parliament to ensure they are constitutional. The concept is reflected in articles related to the powers and functions of Parliament, such as Article 79, Article 105, and Articles 107-111.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Remember that in India, parliamentary sovereignty is limited by the Constitution and judicial review.
2. How does Parliamentary Sovereignty work in practice in India?
In practice, Parliament makes laws on various subjects. However, the Supreme Court can review these laws to ensure they don't violate the Constitution, especially fundamental rights. The government, which is formed by the majority party in Parliament, proposes most laws. Debates, question hour, and committees ensure some level of accountability.
