10 Questions
What is one of the President's executive powers?
Appointing the Prime Minister
When does a bill become a law in India?
After approval by the President
What is one of the President's judicial powers?
Reducing a person's sentence
How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
12 members
In India, who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
The President
What action can the President take if both houses of Parliament do not agree on a bill?
Call for a joint session of Parliament
Under what circumstance can criminal proceedings not be initiated against the President?
During his/her term of office
Who requires the President's approval before introducing a Money Bill in Parliament?
The Prime Minister
What is one of the financial powers of the President?
Appointing the Finance Commission
What is one of the qualifications needed for a person to be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President?
Being from the Anglo-Indian Community
Study Notes
Executive Powers
- The President appoints the Prime Minister of the country.
- The President appoints governors, ambassadors, and other dignitaries of the state.
Legislative Powers
- The President addresses the first session of the Parliament when a government is formed after the elections.
- A bill becomes a law only once the President has signed it.
- The President has the power to nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha.
- The President can nominate two members to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian Community.
- The President can call for a joint session of both the houses of Parliament if they do not agree on a bill.
Judicial Powers
- The President has the power to reduce a sentence or grant pardon to any person sentenced by Indian courts.
- The President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court and the State High Courts.
- The President can consult the Supreme Court on issues of public importance.
- Criminal proceedings cannot be started against the President during his term of office.
Financial Powers
- The President's approval is required before introducing a Money Bill in Parliament.
- The President appoints the Finance Commission to make recommendations about the distribution of taxes between the Centre and the States.
This quiz covers the various powers held by the President, including the ability to appoint key government officials and serve as the supreme commander of the defense forces. The quiz also touches on the President's legislative roles such as addressing the Parliament during government formation.
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