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Who was the youngest Prime Minister of Britain for almost 200 years?
Who was the youngest Prime Minister of Britain for almost 200 years?
At what age did William Pitt the Younger become Prime Minister?
At what age did William Pitt the Younger become Prime Minister?
Who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Britain?
Who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Britain?
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
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In which house of the Indian Parliament does the Prime Minister need to have a majority to be elected?
In which house of the Indian Parliament does the Prime Minister need to have a majority to be elected?
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Who is the constitutional, nominal, and ceremonial head of state in India?
Who is the constitutional, nominal, and ceremonial head of state in India?
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To which legislative body is the Prime Minister and their cabinet responsible at all times?
To which legislative body is the Prime Minister and their cabinet responsible at all times?
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In the order of precedence, where does the Prime Minister of India rank?
In the order of precedence, where does the Prime Minister of India rank?
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Who is the chief executive of the Government of India?
Who is the chief executive of the Government of India?
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Which house of the Indian parliament does the prime minister need to be elected from?
Which house of the Indian parliament does the prime minister need to be elected from?
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Who appoints the prime minister of India?
Who appoints the prime minister of India?
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How often are Lok Sabha members directly elected?
How often are Lok Sabha members directly elected?
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In the order of precedence, where does the prime minister of India rank?
In the order of precedence, where does the prime minister of India rank?
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Study Notes
British Prime Ministers
- William Pitt the Younger was the youngest Prime Minister of Britain for almost 200 years, assuming the office at the age of 24.
Indian Government and Parliament
- The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President of India.
- The Prime Minister must have a majority in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) to be elected.
- The Prime Minister is the chief executive of the Government of India.
- The Prime Minister is responsible to the Lok Sabha at all times.
- The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and is responsible for advising the President.
- The President is the constitutional, nominal, and ceremonial head of state in India.
- The Prime Minister ranks sixth in the order of precedence in India.
- Lok Sabha members are directly elected every five years.
- The Prime Minister must be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) to hold office.
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Test your knowledge of British Prime Ministers with this quiz! Learn about the youngest Prime Minister in almost 200 years, William Pitt the Younger, and discover who the longest-serving Prime Minister of Britain was. See how much you know about the leaders who shaped British history.
