Test poll to ascertain public opinion on political subjects. Dr.Gallup of USA introduced this.

The influential "coterie" (group of people) surrounding the Prime Minister. Most important decisions are taken by this coterie.

To frequent the "lobby" of the legislative hall to influence the members on certain matters. Literally, it means canvassing for a specific cause.

The last session of the old members of the legislature before the completion of its term, though the new legislature has been elected.

Indictment of government through the unofficial media.

The discontinued sitting of the Assembly to be assembled later. It is done by the Governor or the President on the advice of the CM or President as the case may be. Adjournment can be overruled by propagation.

Voting unexpectedly recorded, without the voters being informed in advance by party whip.

Questions answered orally is called so.

Questions answered in writing is called so.

The time allotted to various business items like "Call Attention Motion". It does not come under the normal parliamentary procedures. It follows on the completion of the question hour, when a member raises a subject of importance and it is taken up for discussion. This practice began from the time of Dr.S. Radhakrishnan. The famous and one of the best parliamentarian India had, Mr. N.G.Ranga described this procedure as "the most striking and exciting development".

The first hour of every sitting of the Lok Sabha is called the Question Hour when questions raised are assigned to the ministries concerned for answering on a fixed date.

It is the name of a parliamentary and/or official appointed to investigate maladministration.

Short pamphlet giving an authoritative recital of facts issued by the Government stating its views on a particular issue for the knowledge of the general public.

Three -

1. Budget Session February to May;

2. Monsoon Session July to September   and

3. Winter Session November to December.

Should not exceed six month. If it happens it will be a constitutional breakdown.

The President.

The combination of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are called so.

When there is a disagreement over any particular issue or a bill lies in either of the house, and no consensus is reached, then the President calls for joint session of the Parliament to resolve the stalemate. Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over such a session.

There have been three occasions so far on the following year/issues: 1. 1961 - Dowri Prohibition Act; 2. 1978 - Banking Service Commission Report.and 3. 2002 - Prevention of Terrorism Bill (POTA).

Sitting Assembly is discontinued to be resumed later. In simple, a small interval between two proceedings.

When the adjournment is made without specifying any date or time for resumption of the proceedings it is called so.

It is only a proposal.

Are those which can represent any matter pertaining to citizens as a whole. There are two types.:
1. PUBLIC - Bills dealing with general public.
2. PRIVATE - Bills dealing with a particular person or an organization.

Bills dealing with all financial matters. These Bills can be originated only from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha plays only a recommendatory part in them. Thus, the Lok Sabha is the final authority on the money bills.

14 days.

A bill passed in both houses of Parliament and assented by the President enacted as a law is an Act.

States with two houses of legislature. Following are the states having bicameral legislature as of now.(2017):

Uttar Pradesh  ...........403 + 100
Maharashtra ..............288 + 78
Bihar  ........................243 + 75
Karnataka .................224 + 75
Andhra Pradesh ......... 175 + 50[5]
Telangana .................119 + 40[6]
Jammu and Kashmir ..... 87 + 36

States with single house of legislature.

Meeting of a group of politically interested people to work out a common action.

Endorsing support to a person, who is likely to be elected.

Indulgence is long winded unnecessary speeches to obstruct or delay the passing of a matter under consideration.