Practice Political Executive (4.3) - Working of Institutions

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Question 1.
Who is the head of the government in India?
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Think about who leads the executive branch.
Question 2.
What are civil servants?
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They work regardless of which political party is in power.
3Question 3.
Who appoints the Prime Minister in India?
- A. The President
- B. The Chief Justice
- C. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Who acts on behalf of the state in appointing leaders?
4Question 4.
True or False: The President has real executive power in India.
- True
- False
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Consider what 'ceremonial' means in this context.
Question 5.
Critically analyze the balance of power between the political executive and civil services in contemporary government functions.
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Consider examples of current events where this balance was critical.
Question 6.
Evaluate the impact of coalition politics on the power dynamics of the Prime Minister's role in India.
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Reflect on recent coalition governments and their challenges.

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