Question:
Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.,Justify.
Answer:
1. Ordinary Bill: Any ordinary bill needs to be passed by both the houses. But if there is a difference in opinion between the two houses, the final decision is taken in a joint session. Because of the larger number of members, the view of the Lok Sabha is likely to prevail in such a meeting.
2. Money Bill: Lok Sabha exercises more powers in money matters. Once the Lok Sabha passes the budget of the government or any other money related law, the Rajya Sabha cannot reject it. The Rajya Sabha can only delay it by 14 days or suggest changes in it. The Lok Sabha may or may not accept these changes.
3. No Confidence Motion: The Lok Sabha controls the Council of Ministers. Only a person who enjoys the support of the majority of the members in the Lok sabha is appointed as the Prime Minister. If the majority of the Lok Sabha members say they have 'no confidence' in the Council of Ministers, all ministers including the Prime Minister, have to quit. The Rajya Sabha does not have this power.
