Powers of the President in India

<p>Head of the Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 60 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Prime Minister's advice must be followed in most cases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leading the legislative process (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cabinet form of government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To summon the leader of that party to become the Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When no single party wins a clear absolute majority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That the Council of Ministers enjoys the confidence of the majority of the Lok Sabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces with authority to declare war (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To prorogue the Houses or dissolve the Lok Sabha (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the confidence motion in favor of the government was lost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To summon the Houses of Parliament either separately or jointly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ask the Council of Ministers to prove its majority in the Lok Sabha (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>National Emergency, Emergency for failure of Constitutional Machinery in a State, Financial Emergency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When only one House of Parliament is in session (A), When both Houses of Parliament are not in session (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the security of India is threatened by war, armed rebellion, or external aggression (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are suspended (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Make recommendations for money bills introduction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Three years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It does not require the approval of both Houses in an emergency (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential in emergencies when Parliament is unavailable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Executive powers of the State (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial proposals require the President's previous permission (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Threat to financial stability of India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To give directions to the States on financial propriety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the next year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is more flexible and commonly used than in Britain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Prime Minister along with the Cabinet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promulgating ordinances while both Houses are in session (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure representation of all population sections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parliament can pass the bill again and the President must then give assent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Except when both Houses are in session (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A bill for the formation of a new State (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may become law only with the President's assent (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President can send messages if there is serious disagreement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It requires the President's assent to become an Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It permits the Governor to reserve bills for the President's consideration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main duty of the President is to ensure the Constitution and laws of India are upheld. This is stated in their oath of office.

The President is the highest authority for all independent parts of the government, including the executive and legislative branches.

The President's actions, recommendations, and oversight of the government must be in line with the Constitution.

The President of India is the ceremonial head of state, similar to the King or Queen of Britain.

In India, the Cabinet, not the President, directly manages the day-to-day operations of the government.

The President's actions, including appointments, are often based on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

The President appoints high officials such as Governors, judges, and members of key commissions.

The President appoints the Prime Minister and, based on the PM's advice, the rest of the Council of Ministers.

The President of India has the responsibility to call upon the leader of the political party with a majority in the lower house, the Lok Sabha, to form the government.

The President of India has discretionary powers to appoint a Prime Minister when no single party wins a majority, allowing for the creation of a coalition government.

The President of India can ask the Council of Ministers to prove their majority in the Lok Sabha by a vote if there is a doubt about their support.

The Council of Ministers (government) can be dissolved by the President of India if it loses the confidence of the majority in the Lok Sabha.

The President of India, as head of state, is the supreme commander of the armed forces.

The President of India is part of the Parliament, which includes two houses – the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

The President of India has the power to summon and address Parliament, and also to prorogue (suspend) or dissolve the Lok Sabha (lower house).

The President of India can dissolve the Lok Sabha if a no-confidence motion is passed against the government, leading to an election.

The President's statement explaining the purpose of calling a Parliament session. This occurs after a general election or at the beginning of each year's joint session.

The President can send formal messages to Parliament's Houses. This happens rarely, usually when there's significant disagreement with the government.

The President appoints certain members to both Houses of Parliament. This ensures representation of various groups not always elected.

The President must approve bills passed by both Houses of Parliament for them to become laws. The President can accept or reject a bill.

If Parliament re-passes a bill rejected by the President, the President is obligated to give assent. It becomes a law.

Some bills require the President's approval before being presented to Parliament. This is necessary for laws concerning state formation or boundaries.

The President can issue temporary laws called Ordinances when Parliament is not in session. Ordinances have the same force as laws passed by Parliament.

The Governor of a state can send a bill passed by the state legislature to the President for review. The President only reviews bills referred by the state government.

The President's power to issue laws when Parliament isn't in session. This is a unique power to the Indian President, not seen in the UK or USA.

The President must be satisfied that an emergency situation exists before issuing an ordinance. The courts can challenge the President's decision if they feel the situation wasn't emergent.

The law-making power normally belongs to Parliament. However, the President can step in with ordinances when Parliament is unavailable.

An ordinance can only be issued when both houses of Parliament are NOT sitting. It cannot be used when both houses are in session - only one house is not enough.

Dr. Ambedkar's argument for giving the President ordinance power was to address situations where Parliament isn't available and immediate action is needed.

The President plays a key role in India's financial system by approving all money bills proposed in Parliament.

The President presents the Annual Financial Statement to Parliament, which shows government income and spending plans.

The President's approval is required for any proposal to raise taxes or spend money for government purposes.

A state of emergency declared by the President of India when the security of India or any part of it is threatened by war, armed rebellion, or external aggression.

A type of emergency declared by the President when the constitutional machinery in a state fails, allowing the President to assume executive powers and the Union Parliament to govern the state.

This emergency is declared when India's financial stability is threatened. The Central Government can give financial directives to states, and state money bills need presidential approval.

The President can issue a Proclamation of National Emergency when the security of India is threatened by war, armed rebellion, or external aggression. This type of emergency can last indefinitely.

The President's power to declare this emergency comes from Article 352 of the Indian Constitution.

During the National Emergency, the Central Government can direct the states on how to exercise their executive powers.

The President's power to declare this emergency comes from Article 356 of the Indian Constitution.

The President's power to declare this emergency comes from Article 360 of the Indian Constitution.