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| What is Article 79 of Indian constitution |
Article 79 of the Indian Constitution defines the structure of the Indian Parliament — the highest legislative body of the Union.
📜 Text of Article 79 (Simplified)
“There shall be a Parliament for the Union, which shall consist of the President and two Houses to be known respectively as the Council of States and the House of the People.”
✅ Explanation of Article 79
According to this Article, the Parliament of India consists of three components:
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The President of India
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Rajya Sabha (Council of States) – Upper House
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Lok Sabha (House of the People) – Lower House
Even though the President does not sit in Parliament, he/she is a part of the Parliament because:
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No bill can become a law without the President’s assent.
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The President can summon, prorogue, or dissolve the Houses.
🏛️ Composition Summary
| Part of Parliament | Role |
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| President | Signs bills into law; can summon or dissolve either House |
| Rajya Sabha | Upper House; represents the states and union territories |
| Lok Sabha | Lower House; directly elected; represents the people of India |
📌 Summary of Article 79
| Feature | Details |
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| Defines | Structure of Indian Parliament |
| Includes | President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha |
| Type of Legislature | Bicameral (Two Houses) |
| Role of President | Part of Parliament, mainly for law-making process and approval |
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