What is the draft of legislative proposal that needs to be passed in both houses of Parliament of India to become an Act called?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e Bill.
- A Bill is a statute in draft and cannot become law unless it has received the approval of both the Houses of Parliament and the assent of the President of India.
- The process of law making begins with the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament.
- A Bill can be introduced either by a Minister or a member other than a Minister.
- In the former case, it is called a Government Bill and in the latter case, it is known as a Private Member's Bill.
- A Bill undergoes three readings in each House, i.e., the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, before it is submitted to the President for assent.