Majority:
Majority means one (or more) over half. Example:If there are
20 representatives, then 11 or more must agree in order to pass a law. The
larger group of politicians is known as majority. The smaller group is known as
minority. In a two-third majority, if there are 300 members then 200 and not
151 would be considered.
Resolution:
Majority of the House expressing its opinion on a matter of public interest.
Dissolution:
"Dissolution" means the end of the life of the House itself and calls
for a fresh election.
"Prorogation"
means termination of a session.
"Adjournment" postpones
the further transaction of business for a few hours, days, or weeks.
Recess:
The period between the prorogation of Parliament and its reassembly in a new
session is termed "recess".
Quorum:
A minimum number of members required to be present to conduct a meeting.
Example:If the quorum has been fixed at 50%
then if there are 100 representatives, then 50 must be present for the meeting
to take place.
Veto : Having the authority or power
to prevent or prohibit a proposed act.Example :The President has the power to
reject a bill even if it has been approved by both the Houses.
Motion:
Whenever a matter of urgent public interest is sought to be discussed in the
House, it is called a motion. A motion can be of various kinds.
Motion of Thanks :
The first session of every fiscal year is addressed by the President and the
Governor, which is moved, debated and approved.
Substantive Motion :It
is an opinion of the House on a particular matter.
Motion of Impeachment:Here
the Parliament moves a resolution to impeach a dignitary if he acts in
violation of the Constitution.
No-Confidence Motion:
It is a move in the Lok Sabha to express a lack of
confidence in the Council of Ministers. If such a motion is passed, then the
Ministry has to resign.
Budget: The budget is a financial
statement showing the estimated income and expenditure of the ensuing year.
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