Pg 2 Flashcards
What can the president declare on the advice of the council of Ministers?
The president can declare a state of emergency if the country faces an attack from outside, an armed internal revolt, or a serious financial crisis.
What is it called when the president takes over the administration of a state?
This condition is called president’s rule.
What power does the president have regarding sentences given by courts in India?
The president can reduce or cancel the sentence of any person sentenced by a court within India, including changing a death sentence.
What is the role of the president in India’s parliamentary government?
The president is a formal head who represents the nation but does not rule it; the real executive power rests with the council of ministers headed by the prime minister.
What was the disagreement between Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
They had differences of opinion on the real power of the president, as there was no provision in the constitution that bound the president to always follow the advice of the council of ministers.
What amendment was made to clarify the president’s position?
The constitution was amended to provide that the president must exercise his powers according to the advice of the council of ministers.
How is the vice-president of India elected?
The vice-president is elected by the members of the two houses of parliament.
What is the term of office for the vice-president?
The vice-president normally holds office for a term of five years.
What role does the vice-president play in the Rajya Sabha?
The vice-president presides over the Rajya Sabha as its ex officio chairman.
What happens if no party wins a clear majority in the Lok Sabha?
A coalition government is formed if no party wins a clear majority.
Who chooses the prime minister of India?
The party that forms the government chooses the prime minister of India.
What is the role of the prime minister in the council of ministers?
The prime minister is the real head of the union executive, heads the central council of ministers, and coordinates their work.
What is the principle of collective responsibility in the council of ministers?
All members work as a team and are jointly responsible to the parliament for any decision taken by the council.
What happens if a vote of no confidence is passed against any member of the council?
If a vote of no confidence is passed against any member, the whole council has to resign.
What can the president declare on the advice of the council of Ministers?
The president can declare a state of emergency if the country faces an attack from outside, an armed internal revolt, or a serious financial crisis.
What is it called when the president takes over the administration of a state?
This condition is called president’s rule.
What power does the president have regarding sentences given by courts in India?
The president can reduce or cancel the sentence of any person sentenced by a court within India, including changing a death sentence.
What is the role of the president in India’s parliamentary government?
The president is a formal head who represents the nation but does not rule it; the real executive power rests with the council of ministers headed by the prime minister.
What was the disagreement between Jawaharlal Nehru and Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
They had differences of opinion on the real power of the president, as there was no provision in the constitution that bound the president to always follow the advice of the council of ministers.
What amendment was made to clarify the president’s position?
The constitution was amended to provide that the president must exercise his powers according to the advice of the council of ministers.
How is the vice-president of India elected?
The vice-president is elected by the members of the two houses of parliament.
What is the term of office for the vice-president?
The vice-president normally holds office for a term of five years.
What role does the vice-president play in the Rajya Sabha?
The vice-president presides over the Rajya Sabha as its ex officio chairman.
What happens if no party wins a clear majority in the Lok Sabha?
A coalition government is formed if no party wins a clear majority.
Who chooses the prime minister of India?
The party that forms the government chooses the prime minister of India.
What is the role of the prime minister in the council of ministers?
The prime minister is the real head of the union executive, heads the central council of ministers, and coordinates their work.
What is the principle of collective responsibility in the council of ministers?
All members work as a team and are jointly responsible to the parliament for any decision taken by the council.
What happens if a vote of no confidence is passed against any member of the council?
If a vote of no confidence is passed against any member, the whole council has to resign.
