Write 5 legislative powers of president
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Here are the following powers of the president of India.
1.He appoints the prime minister and council of ministers
2.No bill can become an act without the president's signature
3.He may summon the house for joint sitting.
4.He can promulgate ordinance when parliament is not in session
5.He appoints judges of supreme Court and High Courts.
6.He appoints Cheif election commissioner, comptroller and auditor general, members of the Union public service commission.
7.He also appoints ambassadors and other diplomatic officers.
The Constitution explicitly assigns the president the power to sign or veto legislation, command the armed forces, ask for the written opinion of their Cabinet, convene or adjourn Congress, grant reprieves and pardons, and receive ambassadors.
(i) The President is not a member of either house of the Parliament. But she is an integral part of the legislative process. She plays an important role in
making of laws.
(ii) The President has the power to dissolve the Lok -Sabha. She can summon joint sitting of both houses of Parliament.
(iii) The President has the power to send messages to either house of the Parliament either regarding any pending bill or any other matter.