10 Questions
In which article of the Constitution is the executive power of the Union vested?
Article 53
What is the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union vested in?
The President
Who elects the President of India?
The elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States
What is the purpose of the explanation in article 54?
To clarify the meaning of 'State'
What is the goal of the manner of election of the President as described in article 55?
To ensure uniformity in the scale of representation of the different States
What is the purpose of securing uniformity among the States inter se and parity between the States as a whole and the Union?
To determine the number of votes for each elected member of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly of each State
How is the number of votes assigned to the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State determined?
By dividing the population of the State by the total number of elected members of the Assembly
What is the system of voting used in the election of the President?
Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote
What is the term of office of the President of India?
Five years
What happens to the President on the expiration of his term?
He continues to hold office until his successor enters upon his office
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