Benefits of Bicameral Legislation
As in India we follow the Westministers model, which is a place situated in UK therefore alot many provisions have been adopted from UK’s constitution. In our constitution to understand Parliament we go to Art. 79 which tells us that legislature has three parts:
President
Council of State
House of People
Along with this it also tells you that we have a bicameral legislature. This type of legislature is beneficial because first it led to appoint elder members with most valuable experience and knowledge through indirect elections, second since there are two houses so each one maintain check and balance over other and thirdly both houses are important in order to make law if one house disagrees with the other one the matter stands anulled in ordee to keep the legislature to indulge in corrupt practices hence both houses must agree on on a bill then pass resolution and then it goes to President for his assent and finally the bill becomes a law and this is how bicameralism plays a crutial role in our country and is most beneficial system of legislation.
Constitution of India: Pros of bicameral legislation
Parliamentary system of India has the provisions in the Constitution by having a two houses for the central legislature known as “Lok Sabha” which is House of people and the second chamber is “Rajya Sabha” which is the Council of States. This is such a crucial factor in a democracy.
The following is a highlight of benefits of Bicameral Legislation:
1. Checks and Balances:
This arrangements would make sure that there is a balance of power between the two houses that can never pass an undesirable legislation and encourages formulation of sound legislations.
2. Representation of Diverse Interests:
Lok Sabha: Leading the direct population, the party members were themselves elected by the people.
– Rajya Sabha: It protects federal interest and defends the rights of the regional entities that are states and union territories in the country.
3. Quality of Legislation:
If there were two houses, people ensure the best scrutiny, debate and amendment of the proposed laws hence minimizing on errors made, and enhancing the quality of the laws to be made.
4. Preventing Majoritarianism:
It affords minority protection in the sense that it prevent the Lok Sabha dominance and ensures that the interest of the minority and small states are protected.
5. Expert Opinion:
The Rajya Sabha comprises of members nominated from the civil society who are selected depending on their contribution in literature, science and art, as well as social work. It also gives diversity in knowledge to the debates.
6. Continuity in Governance:
As a result of this, that Rajya Sabha is composed afresh through staggered elections, it continues to perform its legislative duties without interruption because the Lok Sabha has been dissolved.
7. Safeguard Against Populism:
The bicameral structure helps to level down populist pressures as the Rajya Sabha is more than a second chamber that allows for more measured responding to the public not being a direct representative of people’s votes.
Conclusion
India’s parbling, namely the double chambered structure of the Indian parliament is effective in contributing to a balanced much more inclusive and efficient course of democratic decision making. It caters to multiple needs and interests within the exercise of a rational and reasonable limit, thereby being a framework of Indian federal as well as a democratic state.