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== Historical Background ==
== Historical Background ==
India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the [[British Parliament]]. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.
India’s parliamentary system is largely influenced by the British Parliament. The roots lie in colonial legislatures like the Indian Councils Act 1861 and the Government of India Act 1935. With the enforcement of the Constitution on 26 January 1950, the modern bicameral Parliament was established.


== Importance ==
== Importance ==
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* [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Lok Sabha]]
* [[Rajya Sabha]]
* [[Rajya Sabha]]
* [[Indian Constitution]]
* Indian Constitution
* [[Supreme Court of India]]
* [[Supreme Court of India]]
* [[Prime Minister of India]]
* [[Prime Minister of India]]