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Parliamentary Privileges

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What is the term used for the special rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament?

  1. Parliamentary Privileges

  2. Parliamentary Immunity

  3. Parliamentary Rights

  4. Parliamentary Powers

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parliamentary Privileges are the special rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, which are essential for the proper functioning of the legislature.

Which of the following is NOT a Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Freedom of speech in Parliament

  2. Immunity from arrest

  3. Right to vote

  4. Right to hold office

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to hold office is not a Parliamentary Privilege, but a constitutional right of every citizen.

What is the purpose of Parliamentary Privileges?

  1. To protect the independence of Parliament

  2. To ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament

  3. To safeguard the rights of individual members of Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary Privileges serve all of the above purposes.

Which of the following is NOT a breach of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Assaulting a member of Parliament

  2. Threatening a member of Parliament

  3. Offering bribes to a member of Parliament

  4. Criticizing the government

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criticizing the government is not a breach of Parliamentary Privilege, but a fundamental right of every citizen.

What is the procedure for dealing with breaches of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. The matter is referred to the Committee of Privileges

  2. The Speaker of the House takes action

  3. The Prime Minister takes action

  4. The President takes action

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breaches of Parliamentary Privilege are referred to the Committee of Privileges for investigation and recommendations.

What are the powers of the Committee of Privileges?

  1. To investigate breaches of Parliamentary Privilege

  2. To recommend action against those who breach Parliamentary Privilege

  3. To punish those who breach Parliamentary Privilege

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Committee of Privileges has the power to investigate breaches of Parliamentary Privilege, recommend action against those who breach Parliamentary Privilege, and punish those who breach Parliamentary Privilege.

What are the types of punishments that can be imposed for breaches of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Imprisonment

  2. Fines

  3. Suspension from Parliament

  4. Expulsion from Parliament

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Committee of Privileges can recommend any of the above punishments for breaches of Parliamentary Privilege.

Which of the following is an example of a breach of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. A member of Parliament assaulting another member of Parliament

  2. A member of Parliament threatening a witness before a parliamentary committee

  3. A member of Parliament offering bribes to another member of Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of breaches of Parliamentary Privilege.

What is the importance of Parliamentary Privileges?

  1. They protect the independence of Parliament

  2. They ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament

  3. They safeguard the rights of individual members of Parliament

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary Privileges serve all of the above purposes.

Which of the following is NOT a Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Freedom of speech in Parliament

  2. Immunity from arrest

  3. Right to vote

  4. Right to hold office

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to hold office is not a Parliamentary Privilege, but a constitutional right of every citizen.

What is the purpose of Parliamentary Privileges?

  1. To protect the independence of Parliament

  2. To ensure the smooth functioning of Parliament

  3. To safeguard the rights of individual members of Parliament

  4. All of the above

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Parliamentary Privileges serve all of the above purposes.

Which of the following is NOT a breach of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Assaulting a member of Parliament

  2. Threatening a member of Parliament

  3. Offering bribes to a member of Parliament

  4. Criticizing the government

Show answer
Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Criticizing the government is not a breach of Parliamentary Privilege, but a fundamental right of every citizen.

What is the procedure for dealing with breaches of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. The matter is referred to the Committee of Privileges

  2. The Speaker of the House takes action

  3. The Prime Minister takes action

  4. The President takes action

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Breaches of Parliamentary Privilege are referred to the Committee of Privileges for investigation and recommendations.

What are the powers of the Committee of Privileges?

  1. To investigate breaches of Parliamentary Privilege

  2. To recommend action against those who breach Parliamentary Privilege

  3. To punish those who breach Parliamentary Privilege

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Committee of Privileges has the power to investigate breaches of Parliamentary Privilege, recommend action against those who breach Parliamentary Privilege, and punish those who breach Parliamentary Privilege.

What are the types of punishments that can be imposed for breaches of Parliamentary Privilege?

  1. Imprisonment

  2. Fines

  3. Suspension from Parliament

  4. Expulsion from Parliament

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Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Committee of Privileges can recommend any of the above punishments for breaches of Parliamentary Privilege.

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