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What is the maximum period an individual can hold office?
What is the maximum period an individual can hold office?
- Five years or until the age of 70 years, whichever comes first
- Six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever comes later
- Six years or until the age of 65 years, whichever comes first (correct)
- Seven years, regardless of age
Which body can pass a resolution for the removal of an individual from office?
Which body can pass a resolution for the removal of an individual from office?
- The Supreme Court
- The Senate alone
- The House of Representatives alone
- Both houses of Parliament (correct)
Under what circumstances can the President remove an individual from office?
Under what circumstances can the President remove an individual from office?
- On the basis of a simple majority vote in Parliament
- For any reason deemed necessary
- For proven misconduct or incapacity as decided by Parliament (correct)
- Upon the request of the vice president
What action can an individual in office take if they wish to resign?
What action can an individual in office take if they wish to resign?
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What is a necessary condition for removing an individual from office, according to the content provided?
What is a necessary condition for removing an individual from office, according to the content provided?
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Functions of the Office
- Upholding the Constitution and the laws is a key responsibility.
Tenure and Removal
- The term of office is six years or until the age of 65, whichever comes first.
- Resignation is possible at any time by submitting a resignation letter to the President.
- Removal by the President is possible on the same grounds and in the same manner as a judge of the Supreme Court.
- Grounds for removal include proven misconduct or incapacity.
- Removal requires a resolution passed by both houses of Parliament with a special majority.
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