The term ‘Parliament’ refers to the ____________.

The correct answer is National legislature.

Key Points

 The Constitution's Part V (Articles 79–122) deals with the Parliament's organisation, composition, duration, officers, processes, privileges, and powers.

• The Indian Constitution's framer chose the British model for Parliament above the American model.
• The Parliament is the legislative organ of a Union government and the Parliament of India is the top legislative body of the country.
• The Parliament is the National legislature, whereas the state legislature is known as the State Legislature.
• it holds a preeminent and prominent place in the Indian democratic political system because of the adoption of the parliamentary form of government. 
• Parliamentary Organs: 
  • President of India
  • Rajya Sabha (Upper House)
  • Lok Sabha (Lower House)
• The Indian Parliament is bicameral, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha. 

Additional Information

• It is the Upper House that represents the Indian Union's states and union territories.
• It is the Lower House that represents all of India's citizens.
• The President of India is not a member of either House and does not attend any of the Parliament's proceedings.