Question

What are the powers of prime minister ​

Answer 1

Answer:

To form Council of minister. To preside over the meeting of the Cabinet as well as Council of ministers. To coordinate the working of various departments. To advice the President to summon. To act as a link between the President and the Cabinet.

Answer 2

The Powers of Prime Minister

Explanation:

The Prime Minister occupies a unique position of power and prestige. His powers and functions are:

1. He prepares the list of the council of ministers. The president cannot drop any name from this list;

2. The Prime Minister distributes the work to the different ministers;

3. He can dismiss an erring minister;

4. He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet;

5. He supervises and co-ordinates the working of various departments;

6. He is the main spokesman of the ministry;

7. He is a link between the council of ministers and the President.

8. He advises the President on the issue of making appointments;

9. He advises the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha; and

10. He plays a leading role in making all policy statements as also the preparation of the annual budget.