From your previous lessons on the theme of Democracy and Governance, name a few Constitutional functions of the Parliament.
The Constitutional functions of the Parliament include: election of the President and Vice President, amendments to the Constitution, enabling parliamentary democracy through universal adult suffrage, following the separation of powers between the legislature, executive, and judiciary, ensuring federalism, and upholding Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy by framing laws and policies.
Explanation
The chapter explicitly states that the Parliament is directly entrusted with upholding the core values of the Indian Constitution, including enabling parliamentary democracy through universal adult suffrage, following separation of powers, ensuring federalism, and upholding Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. The chapter also mentions that election of President and Vice President and amendments to the Constitution are vital constitutional functions.