The Powers and Functions of the President

The President appoints the Prime Minister and the other ministers. They hold office during his/her pleasure.

1. Executive powers, 2. Legislative powers, 3. Financial powers, 4. Judicial powers, 5. Diplomatic powers, 6. Military powers, 7. Emergency powers

The President appoints the attorney general of India and the attorney general holds office during the pleasure of the President.

<p>a) All executive actions of the Government of India are formally taken in his/her name. b) He/she can make rules specifying the manner in which the orders and other instruments made and executed in his/her name shall be authenticated. c) He/she can make rules for more convenient transaction of business of the Union government, and for allocation of the said business among the ministers. d) He/she appoints the Prime Minister and the other ministers. They hold office during his/her pleasure. e) He/she appoints the attorney general of India and determines his/her remuneration. The attorney general holds office during the pleas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The financial powers of the President include the power to cause to be laid before Parliament the annual financial statement, to demand grants-in-aid for the purpose of meeting any unforeseen expenditure, and to make advances out of the Contingency Fund of India.</p> Signup and view all the answers