Question

"in our political system, the head of the state exercises some nominal power." evaluate the statement and mention any two situations where the president uses his discretion power. please answer in points.

Answer 1

Yeah, as u said The head of state exercises1 nominal power( de jure executive) and the real executive( de facto executive) is the Prime Minister.

He uses his discretion powers under the following conditions:

1. In the appointment of Prime Minister when the is no clear majority in the Lok Sabha.

Answer 2

1. Sending the bill passed by both houses for reconsideration (Excluding Money Bill and Constitutional Amendment Bill).

2.Vetoing the bill - Withholding the bill.

3. Vetoing on State Legislatures' bill which are recommended by Governor of the state for Presidential Consideration.

4. Appointing the New Prime Minister in case of death of the PM in office or in case of hung Parliament.

5. With holding the Promulgation of the Ordinance if he is of the feeling that the ordinance is of bad faith or affecting the national interest.

6. When he seeks advice from the Supreme court, and after the advice tendered he can act upon his discretion.
7. When PM or any Minister loses the 'No Confidence Motion', its up to his discretion to dissolve the Lower house or to look in to the alternative government farming while life of loksabha is intact