India's Governance and Parliament Vocabulary
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Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and details about India's constitution, voting system, political structure, and parliamentary history.
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Constitution
The foundational framework made to lay down the basic principles for governing India.
Universal Adult Franchise
The system under which every adult citizen has the right to vote, regardless of their social or economic background.
Parliament
The supreme legislative body in India that makes laws and functions with the consent of the people.
Majority Party
The political party with a majority of representatives that forms the government.
Opposition
The political parties that do not form the government and serve to contend or guard the actions of the governing party.
1st Lok Sabha
The first Lok Sabha in India, which was constituted in 1952.
18th Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha constituted in June 2024, marking one of 18 Lok Sabhas constituted since independence.
New Parliament Building
A facility constructed to replace the 1920s parliament building in order to meet new needs regarding technology, safety, and sustainability.