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a few exception such as passing the finance bills. The first one is the Lok Sabha (Lower House or House of People) with members elected from Parliamentary constituencies across the country directly by the people who have attained the age of and above and registered as voters. The Lok Sabha has nominated members from the Anglo- Indian community. Quorum of the House: One tenth of the total number of members of Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha constitutes the quorum for a meeting of the House.

Time period years till the ruling party enjoys the confidence of Lok Sabha Ruling Party Leader is the prime minister PM selects the other members council of Ministers Total no. of Seats = seats for members elected by people Majority = seats for members nominated by the Anglo - Indian community Lok Sabha The grand total number of members in the Lok Sabha is , but the nominated members cannot decide the government when it proves majority on the floor of the House. The Lok Sabha is the highest forum for discussion, debate on public issues, interest and policies to cater to the socio-economic needs of the people. The members of both houses are generally called by the public as Member of Parliament.

Member of Parliament, Lok sabha is one who represents the constituency of the state, comprising of six Assembly constituencies, directly elected by the people through elections. The term of the Lok Sabha is for five years. Roles and Responsibilities of the Speaker The leader of the House of the People is the Speaker – who is elected by the Lok Sabha, from among its members. The Speaker’s duties are to conduct, facilitate the debates and discussions as well as the answers to questions, regulating the conduct of Members of the House and taking care of their privileges and rights.

The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the administrative head of the parliamentary secretariat. The Speaker also ensures that the members adhere to the appropriate procedures, and to allow

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