Question

"The governor plays a very important role in a state." Explain the statement of class 7

Answer 1

Answer:

The primary function of the governor is to preserve, protect and defend the constitution and the law as incorporated in their oath of office under Article 159 of the Indian constitution in the administration of the State affairs.

The governor also possess certain discretionary powers. She or he can make some decisions without consulting the council of ministers. Of the ruling government has lost the confidence of legislative assembly or the government machinery has broken down, the governor can recommend president’s rule in the state. In such cases the governor runs the state administration on the instructions of the president.

Answer 2

Question-

"The governor plays a very important role in a state." Explain the statement.

Answer-

The governor of the state is appointed by the president of the country. The governor is generally the head of one state; however, sometimes he/she can head more than one state.

The governor remains in power for five years. He may be removed from office by the president before the completion of his term.

The governor enjoys some special powers that he exercises on the advice of the chief minister and the council of ministers. These powers are as follows:

1. Executive powers: The appointment of the chief minister and the council of ministers, on the advice of the chief minister, is done by the governor. He also appoints top officials like the advocate general and the members of the State Public Service Commission.
2. Discretionary powers: The governor can use his discretionary powers, that is, he can take decisions independently in cases of emergencies.
3. Legislative powers: The governor inaugurates and addresses the first session of the assembly after the general elections. All bills need his approval before they are passed.
4. Financial powers: No money bill or budget can be passed without his permission.
5. Judicial powers: The governor can reduce punishment or grant a pardon to a convict.

The governor is appointed by the president and is a nominal head of the state. This is because of the following reasons:

1. The administration of the state is carried out in the name of the governor. The actual responsibility is that of the chief minister and council of ministers.
2. The council of ministers are appointed by the governor on the advice of the chief minister.
3. The governor also appoints the top officials of the state, like the attorney general and the members of the State Public Service Commission on the advice of the chief minister.
4. The passage of the bills requires the assent of the governor. This is done on the advice of the council of ministers headed by the chief minister.