The Prime Minister and the union Council of ministers Flashcards
The appointment of Prime Minister
Prime minister is appointed by the President and other ministers are appointed or dismissed by the President on the advice of Prime Minister.
Type of ministers
There are three type of ministers
a) Cabinet Minister
b) Minister of state
c) Deputy minister
Working of the union
As the head of the Council of ministers the prime minister is the head of the government. He is the leader of his party.
The PM enjoys large power of patronage. All the ministers are appointed at his or her recommendation and stand dismissed at his or her demand.
The PM a lots work among the ministers. He can change their portfolios at will.
The PM is the channel of communication between the Council of ministers in the President.