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The Union Parliament: the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha.
The Union Parliament – definition of Parliament. It must be clearly explained as an important aspect of a federal set-up in India. A brief idea of the two levels of authority (Central and State Levels).
Lok-Sabha – term, composition, qualification for membership, disqualification of membership. Parliamentary procedures: a brief idea of secessions, quorum, question hour, motions – adjournment and no-confidence motions. Speaker – A brief idea of his selection, role and functions.
Rajya Sabha – composition, qualification for membership, disqualification of membership, election, term, parliamentary procedures, presiding officer.
Powers and functions of (a) Raja Sabha (b) Lok Sabha – legislative, financial control over executive, judicial, elective. Constituent. Relationship between two Houses – differences. Anti-defection law.

State Legislature: The Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council.

State Legislative Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) – composition, qualifications, election, term, powers and functions. Speaker – functions and powers in brief (similarities with the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.)
State Legislative Council (Vidhan Parishad) – composition, qualification, term, powers and position.
Difference between unicameral and bicameral.