Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India - The Constitution of India 2024 (English Version)↗
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Article 79: Constitution of Parliament
Provides that Parliament consists of the President and two Houses: the Council of States and the House of the People.
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What it means
Plain-language explanation
Where you notice it
Daily civic life
How it protects you
Citizen protection
What to remember
Exam and recall pointers
What it means
Simple explanation
Article 79 defines the institutional composition of Parliament.
Practical daily-life use
Where citizens notice it
- Helps citizens understand why the President is formally part of Parliament.
- Useful for learning Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha roles.
How it protects you
Citizen protection context
- Creates the national law-making structure.
- Supports representative and federal participation in legislation.
Example situations
General civic examples
- A bill is passed by both Houses and receives Presidential assent.
- Students distinguish Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and the President in Parliament.
Citizen note
Learning note
Parliamentary procedure is spread across many articles and rules of procedure.
Exam pointers
What to remember
- Parliament includes the President, Rajya Sabha, and Lok Sabha.
- Article 79 is the starting point for Parliament structure.
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Last reviewed against official sources: 2026-05-20.