Parliament of India

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. How big is Parliament of India?968 million eligible voters
2. What is the location?New Delhi, India
3. What is the lok sabha sanctioned strength?543 elected members
4. Where is the Parliament building located?It is in the heart of New Delhi, the capital city of India.
5. How many houses are in the Indian Parliament and what are they called?It has two houses: the Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).

Supreme Legislative Body: The highest authority in a country responsible for making laws and statutes.
Bicameral Legislature: A legislative body composed of two distinct chambers, such as the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Electorate: All the people in a country or area who are entitled to vote in an election.
Proportional Representation: An electoral system where seats are allocated to parties in proportion to the votes they receive.