Question

State two executive and two judicial powers of the President. Under what circumstances can the
President proclaim a state of emergency?​

Answer 1

Answers:

two executive powers of the President are :

1. He appoints Attorney general of India , comptroller , Finance commission of India

2. The administration of union territories is headed by President.

two judicial powers are:

1. The President has the power to Grant pardon or reduce the punishment that a person receives.

2. He is not answerable to any court of law.

President proclaim a state of emergency:

1. When the security of the country or any part of it is threatened by war , the general emergency is declared

Answer 2

Explanation:

Powers of the President :

★ Executive powers :

• The president appoints the Prime minister of the country. • He / she also has the power to appoint the governors, ambassadors and other dignitaries of the state.

• The President represents India when dealing with other countries.

★ Judicial powers :

• The president has the power to reduce a sentence or grant pardon to any person sentenced by Indian court.

• The President appoints the judges of the Supreme Court and the State High Courts.

★ The president can also declare emergency in a state. If he is satisfied that the state cannot be run according to the provisions of the law.