Q. Which of the following is/are legislative power/s of President?
1.He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
2.He can summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament.
3.He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: The President is an integral part of the Parliament of India and enjoys the following legislative powers.
(a) He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha. He can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
(b) He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year.
(c) He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament, whether with respect to a bill pending in Parliament or otherwise.
Source: Laxmikanth’s Polity
