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What is the primary role of the governor in the state government?
What is the primary role of the governor in the state government?
- To serve as the main advisor to the chief minister
- To act as the chief executive head of the state (correct)
- To be the head of the state legislative assembly
- To directly oversee state legislation
Which article of the Constitution of India pertains to the state executive?
Which article of the Constitution of India pertains to the state executive?
- Article 153 (correct)
- Article 12
- Article 75
- Article 167 (correct)
How is a governor appointed in India?
How is a governor appointed in India?
- By a national referendum
- By the president through a warrant (correct)
- Through general elections
- By the chief minister's recommendation
What is a significant reason for not electing governors directly?
What is a significant reason for not electing governors directly?
What is one of the reasons for appointing the governor instead of electing them?
What is one of the reasons for appointing the governor instead of electing them?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the state executive?
Which of the following is NOT a member of the state executive?
What amendment facilitated the appointment of the same person as governor for multiple states?
What amendment facilitated the appointment of the same person as governor for multiple states?
Which term best describes the governor's role in relation to the central government?
Which term best describes the governor's role in relation to the central government?
What condition must be satisfied for the promulgation of an ordinance?
What condition must be satisfied for the promulgation of an ordinance?
In which way is the ordinance-making power similar to the state's legislative power?
In which way is the ordinance-making power similar to the state's legislative power?
What is a limitation on the effect of an ordinance issued by the authority?
What is a limitation on the effect of an ordinance issued by the authority?
What is the nature of the ordinance-making power regarding discretion?
What is the nature of the ordinance-making power regarding discretion?
What is required for an ordinance after it is issued?
What is required for an ordinance after it is issued?
What is the monthly salary of the governor after the increase in 2018?
What is the monthly salary of the governor after the increase in 2018?
Who administers the oath of office to the governor?
Who administers the oath of office to the governor?
For how long does a governor typically hold office?
For how long does a governor typically hold office?
What is required for civil proceedings to be instituted against a sitting governor?
What is required for civil proceedings to be instituted against a sitting governor?
Which statement is true regarding the removal of a governor?
Which statement is true regarding the removal of a governor?
What privilege does a governor have regarding legal liability?
What privilege does a governor have regarding legal liability?
Under what condition is reservation of a bill obligatory by the governor?
Under what condition is reservation of a bill obligatory by the governor?
Which of the following topics can be reserved by the governor?
Which of the following topics can be reserved by the governor?
What happens to a governor's office term if they resign?
What happens to a governor's office term if they resign?
What is a unique power of the governor regarding ordinances?
What is a unique power of the governor regarding ordinances?
What action did the National Front Government take regarding governors in 1989?
What action did the National Front Government take regarding governors in 1989?
What does the governor's oath include regarding service to the people?
What does the governor's oath include regarding service to the people?
What must happen to ordinances promulgated by the governor?
What must happen to ordinances promulgated by the governor?
Can a governor be transferred to another state?
Can a governor be transferred to another state?
Which action requires the governor's recommendation for a money bill?
Which action requires the governor's recommendation for a money bill?
In terms of financial powers, what role does the governor play in demand for grants?
In terms of financial powers, what role does the governor play in demand for grants?
What judicial power does the governor have regarding pardons?
What judicial power does the governor have regarding pardons?
In the appointment of judges to the state high court, the governor's role is to:
In the appointment of judges to the state high court, the governor's role is to:
How often is the finance commission constituted by the governor?
How often is the finance commission constituted by the governor?
What is one significant difference between the veto power of the President and that of the Governor with respect to ordinary bills?
What is one significant difference between the veto power of the President and that of the Governor with respect to ordinary bills?
Which statement accurately reflects the alternatives available to the President when dealing with an ordinary bill?
Which statement accurately reflects the alternatives available to the President when dealing with an ordinary bill?
In the context of legislative processes, what does the term 'suspensive veto' imply for the President?
In the context of legislative processes, what does the term 'suspensive veto' imply for the President?
How does the veto power of the Governor compare to that of the President in terms of the number of alternatives?
How does the veto power of the Governor compare to that of the President in terms of the number of alternatives?
What happens if the Governor returns an ordinary bill to the legislative assembly?
What happens if the Governor returns an ordinary bill to the legislative assembly?
Which of the following is NOT an alternative that the Governor has when dealing with an ordinary bill?
Which of the following is NOT an alternative that the Governor has when dealing with an ordinary bill?
Which power allows the Governor to act with consultation from other bodies in the appointment of judicial personnel?
Which power allows the Governor to act with consultation from other bodies in the appointment of judicial personnel?
What is one crucial function of the veto power exercised by both the President and the Governor?
What is one crucial function of the veto power exercised by both the President and the Governor?
In terms of legislative authority, which statement best describes the power of returning bills for reconsideration?
In terms of legislative authority, which statement best describes the power of returning bills for reconsideration?
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Study Notes
Governor: The Chief Executive of the State
- The Governor is the head of the state executive, analogous to the President for the Centre.
- Despite being the chief executive, the Governor is a nominal head, similar to the President.
- The Governor acts as an agent of the Central government, resulting in a dual role.
- The Governor's position is not elected, but appointed by the President.
- The Governor's office is independent from the Central government, despite being appointed by it.
- In the past, there was a push for direct election of Governors, but the Constituent Assembly deemed it incompatible with the parliamentary system in the states.
- The Governor also enjoys privileges and immunities, including personal immunity from legal liability for official actions.
- The Governor has a five-year term, subject to the pleasure of the President.
- The Governor can be removed by the President at any time.
- The Governor can be transferred to another state.
- The Governor can be reappointed to the same or a different state after their term ends.
Legislative Powers of the Governor
- The Governor has the power to give assent to bills passed by the state legislature, turning them into acts.
- The Governor can withhold assent to a bill, effectively ending it.
- The Governor can return a bill for reconsideration by the state legislature.
- The Governor can reserve a bill for the consideration of the President.
- The Governor can promulgate ordinances when the state legislature is not in session, which must be approved by the legislature within six weeks.
- The Governor can withdraw an ordinance at any time.
- The Governor lays the reports of the State Finance Commission, the State Public Service Commission, and the Comptroller and Auditor-General before the state legislature.
Financial Powers of the Governor
- The Governor ensures that the annual financial statement (state budget) is laid before the state legislature.
- Money bills can only be introduced in the state legislature with the Governor's prior recommendation.
- The Governor can recommend demands for grants.
- The Governor can advance funds from the Contingency Fund of the state for unforeseen expenditures.
- The Governor sets up a Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of panchayats and municipalities.
Judicial Powers of the Governor
- The Governor grants pardons, reprieves, respites, and remissions of punishments or suspends, remits, and commutes the sentence of individuals convicted of offenses.
- The President consults the Governor when appointing judges to the state high court.
- The Governor appoints, posts, and promotes district judges in consultation with the state high court.
- The Governor appoints individuals to the judicial service of the state (other than district judges) in consultation with the state high court and the State Public Service Commission.
Comparison of Presidential and Governor Veto Power
- Both the President and the Governor have a suspensive veto on bills.
- Both can withhold assent, return bills for reconsideration, and promulgate ordinances.
- However, the President can only issue ordinances on subjects within the Parliament's legislative ambit, while the Governor can issue ordinances on subjects within the state legislature's purview.
- Both have the power to withdraw ordinances.
- However, ordinance-making power for the President is considered a discretionary power, while it is not for the Governor.
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