(Contd. from last week)
Leader of the Opposition: A member of the House who is for the time being the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the Government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised as such by the Speaker.
Explanation: When there are two or more parties in opposition to the Government, having the same numerical strength, the Speaker shall, having regard to the status of parties recognise any one of the leaders of such parties as the Leader of the Opposition and such recognition shall be final and conclusive.
Money Bill: A Bill containing only provisions dealing with all or any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (g) of Clause (1) of article 110 of the Constitution. Such a Bill cannot be introduced except on the recommendation of the President and a Bill making such provisions cannot be introduced in Rajya Sabha. [Articles 109, 110 and 117]
Motion: It is a formal proposal made to the House by a member that the House do something, order something to be done or express an opinion with regard to some matter, and is so phrased that, if adopted with purport to express the judgement or will of the House. All motions moved in the House are classified into three broad categories namely ‘Substantive’, ‘Substitute’ and ‘Subsidiary’ Motions, which are defined in the succeeding paragraphs.
Motion of Thanks: A formal motion moved in the House expressing its gratitude for the Address delivered by the President under article 87(1) of the Constitution to both Houses of Parliament assembled together. It provides an opportunity for the discussion of the matters referred to in the Address.[Article 87(1) and Rule 17]
Ordinance: A law made by the President in exercise of the powers vested in him by article 123 of the Constitution. [Article 123]
Prorogation: The termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2) (a) of the Constitution. [Article 85]
Question Hour: The first hour of a sitting of the House normally allotted for asking and answering of questions.
Source: http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/handbook/chapter2.pdf
