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The Union Council of Ministers continues in office as long as they enjoy the confidence of a majority of members in the Lok Sabha. The moment a vote of no confidence is passed against them they have to quit office.

The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, who presides over its sessions. The Deputy Chairman, who is elected from amongst the house's members, takes care of the day-to-day matters of the house in the absence of the Chairman.

Money Bills can be introduced only in Lok Sabha. Money bills passed by the Lok Sabha are sent to the Rajya Sabha. The Rajya Sabha may not amend money bills but can recommend amendments. To make sure that Rajya Sabha doesn't amend the bill by adding some non-money matters, the Lok Sabha Speaker certifies the bill as a money bill before sending it to the upper house, and the decision of the Speaker is binding on both the Houses. A money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.

Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Vice-President of India. The Vice-President acts as President in the absence of the President due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations. The Vice-President of India is also ex officio Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha.

The Vice President is not a member of Rajya Sabha but its ex-officio Chairman. He has no right to vote and is entitled to the salary and allowances in the capacity of the Rajya Sabha Chairman. Rajya Sabha can move bills, resolution and motion only after his consent.

Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and one-third of its members retire every second year, being replaced by members chosen from a fresh election. The term of a member of the house is of six years.

Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament. The Constitution fixes the maximum membership to 250. The members are elected by indirect election for a period of six years by state and territorial legislatures using single transferable votes.

Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved like Lok Sabha, which stays in force for a five-year term. Every two years, some members of Rajya Sabha retire and are replaced by new members.

Rajya Sabha is the upper house of the Parliament. It consists of 250 members of which 230 are elected indirectly by the state legislatures by single transferable votes system while the President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services.