(а) In a federal government, there is a dual set of governments – Union Government and the State Government. The Union government runs the administration of the entire country and the state governments run the administration of the respective states. 

(b) The members of the Rajya Sabha from each State are elected by the elected members of the Legislative Assembly (i.e. the Lower House) of the State. This is done by means of proportional representation called the Single Transferable Voting System. 

(c) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the joint sessions of the Parliament, 

(d) He must be elected or nominated to the Parliament within six months. 

(e) Generally, the speaker does not participate in the discussions of the House and does not take part in the voting but in case of a tie, he/she exercises his’casting vote. 

(f) In the case of no single party getting a clear majority, a coalition of parties makes its claim to form the government, The President has to use his discretionary judgement and invite such a leader to head a government as Prime Minister who can provide a stable government to the country. His judgement and decision are of crucial importance. 

(g) The Council of Ministers is jointly or collectively responsible to the Parliament. Once they have reached a decision after full discussion in the meeting under Prime Minister’s Chairmanship, all the Ministers must defend it inside the Parliament and in the public. 

(h) 14 Days 

(i) Must have held a judicial office for not less than ten years in India or should have been an advocate of High Court for ten years.

(j) A Lok Adalat delivers speedy and inexpensive justice.