How is the speaker removed?
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How is the speaker removed?
Speaker can be removed by the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by effective majority of the house as per Constitution of India[Articles 94]. The Speaker is also removed on being disqualified for being Lok Sabha member under sections 7 and 8 of Representation of the People Act, 1951.
Who has the power to dissolve the House of Commons of UK?
This was a maximum: the prime minister could, and often did, choose an earlier time to dissolve parliament, with the permission of the monarch. Since the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011, the term has been fixed at five years.
Who can dissolve the House of Commons?
the President
The Indian Parliament comprises of the President and the two Houses – Rajya Sabha (Council of States) and Lok Sabha (House of the People). The President has the power to summon and prorogue either House of Parliament or to dissolve Lok Sabha.
How often is a new Speaker of the House elected?
| Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
|---|---|
| Appointer | House of Representatives |
| Term length | At the House’s pleasure; elected at the beginning of the new Congress by a majority of the representatives-elect, and upon a vacancy during a Congress. |
| Constituting instrument | United States Constitution |
| Formation | March 4, 1789 |
Can the Rajya Sabha be dissolved give reason?
Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution. However, one third of the members retire every second year, and are replaced by newly elected members. Each member is elected for a term of six years.
Does the speaker live in the House of Commons?
The current speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, was elected Speaker on 4 November 2019, following the retirement of John Bercow. The speaker has the right and obligation to reside in Speaker’s House at the Palace of Westminster.
Can the House of Commons be dissolved?
Both the Houses of Parliament cannot be dissolved.
Can the House of Lords be dissolved?
House of Lords Business in the House comes to an end when Parliament is dissolved. Members of the House of Lords can access the premises of Parliament following dissolution.