Indian Constitution: President and Executive Power
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In which article of the Constitution is the executive power of the Union vested?

  • Article 54
  • Article 53 (correct)
  • Article 52
  • Article 55

    • What is the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union vested in?

  • The Government of any State
  • The President (correct)
  • The Parliament
  • The Legislative Assemblies of the States

    • 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 (correct)
  • The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States only
  • The President himself
  • The elected members of both Houses of Parliament only

    • What is the purpose of the explanation in article 54?

    <p>To clarify the meaning of 'State'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the manner of election of the President as described in article 55?

    <p>To ensure uniformity in the scale of representation of the different States</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of securing uniformity among the States inter se and parity between the States as a whole and the Union?

    <p>To determine the number of votes for each elected member of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly of each State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the number of votes assigned to the elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State determined?

    <p>By dividing the population of the State by the total number of elected members of the Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the system of voting used in the election of the President?

    <p>Proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office of the President of India?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the President on the expiration of his term?

    <p>He continues to hold office until his successor enters upon his office</p> Signup and view all the answers

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