Question

Explain the power and functions of Prime Minister and President in India.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government and country. He is appointed by the President of India after the political party wins a general election and nominates a candidate for the post. The leader of that political party is hence appointed as the Prime Minister of India.

Powers of Prime Minister

Prime Minister of India serves the country by performing various functions. He performs his functions taking responsibilities that are listed below

The leader of Country: The Prime Minister of India is the Chief Head of the Government of India.

Portfolio allocation: The Prime Minister has the authority to assign respective portfolios to the Ministers.

Chairman of the Cabinet: The Prime Minister is the chairman of the cabinet and conducts the meetings of the Cabinet. He can impose his decision if there is a crucial opinion difference and conflict among the members.

Official Representative of the country: Prime minister represents the country for high-level international meetings and he is the ambassador of the country.

The link between the President and the Cabinet: The Prime Minister acts as the link and bond between the President and cabinet. He communicates and transmits all decisions of the Cabinet to the President which is related to the administration of the affairs of the Union and proposals for legislation.

Head: The Prime Minister is the head of many organisation and programs like Nuclear Command Authority, NITI Aayog, Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space and Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.

Answer 2

★ Prime minister:★

Powers:

• The Prime Minister chairs the meetings of the Cabinet.
• He coordinates the working of different departments. ...
• The Prime Minister supervises the functions of various ministries. ...
• During the days of Congress monopoly in the Union Government, the Prime Minister used to be very powerful.

Functions:

The Prime Minister determines the general direction of Government's activities and ensures coordinated and purposeful work of the Cabinet of Ministers. The Prime Minister leads the work of the Cabinet of Ministers and is responsible before the Saeima.

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★President:-★

Powers:

A PRESIDENT CAN . . .

• make treaties with the approval of the Senate.
• veto bills and sign bills.
• represent our nation in talks with foreign countries.
• enforce the laws that Congress passes.
• act as Commander-in-Chief during a war.
• call out troops to protect our nation against an attack.
• make suggestions about things that should be new laws.

Functions:-

The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise.

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