Powers of the President of India
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What is one of the executive powers of the President of India?

  • Appointing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
  • Signing or rejecting bills passed by Parliament
  • Summoning and proroguing the Parliament (correct)
  • Representing India internationally

    • What is a duty of the President of India?

  • Conducting foreign policy
  • Heading the Judiciary
  • Appointing the Prime Minister and other ministers (correct)
  • Making laws for the country

    • Who elects the President of India?

  • Elected members of both Houses of Parliament only
  • The citizens of India
  • Elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies only
  • Elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies (correct)

    • What system is used to elect the President of India?

    <p>Proportional representation system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which part of the Constitution is the President's role outlined?

    <p>Part V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which article of the Constitution states that there shall be a President of India?

    <p>Article 52</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the legislative powers of the President of India?

    <p>Summoning and proroguing the Parliament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the judicial powers of the President of India?

    <p>Appointing judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the diplomatic powers of the President of India?

    <p>Representing India internationally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Powers of the President of India

    • The President is the head of the executive branch of the government and has executive powers.
    • The President has the power to summon and prorogue the Parliament, which is a legislative power.
    • The President appoints judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, exercising judicial powers.
    • The President represents India internationally and receives foreign diplomats, representing diplomatic powers.

    Duties of the President of India

    • The President ensures the Constitution is upheld.
    • The President appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers.
    • The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha (Lower House of Parliament).
    • The President signs or rejects bills passed by Parliament.
    • The President grants pardons or reprieves to convicted individuals.

    Election of the President of India

    • The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies.
    • The election is held through a proportional representation system.
    • The candidate with the majority of votes wins the election.
    • The President's role is outlined in Part V of the Constitution of India.
    • Article 52 states that there shall be a President of India.
    • Article 53 outlines the President's executive powers.
    • Article 61 outlines the President's legislative powers.

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    This quiz covers the powers and duties of the President of India, including executive, legislative, judicial, and diplomatic powers. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the President.

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