Lok Sabha

Definition

The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, tasked with law-making and representing the Indian public. It consists of members directly elected by citizens to serve a maximum term of five years.

Related terms

Bicameral Parliament: A two-chambered legislature composed of an upper house (Rajya Sabha in India) and a lower house (Lok Sabha), each with distinct roles and responsibilities.

Parliamentary System:

A system of democratic governance in which the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament), with the head of government usually being a member of the majority party or coalition.

Bill:

A proposal for new legislation or an amendment to existing laws that must be debated and approved by both houses of Parliament before becoming law