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This section elaborates on the President's duties as the head of the state, including ceremonial functions and specific powers exercised under the advice of the Council of Ministers, while contrasting this role with that of the Prime Minister, who is the head of government.
In a parliamentary democracy like India, the President serves as the head of the state but exercises primarily nominal powers. This section highlights that while the President supervises the overall functioning of the government and performs ceremonial duties, true executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The President is elected by the elected members of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies and must act according to the Cabinet's advice, reinforcing a system of checks and balances. Significant powers include appointing the Prime Minister, acting as supreme commander of the armed forces, and granting assent to legislation passed by Parliament. However, all decisions are made in the President's name, making the position one of symbolic authority rather than executory control.
Nominal Powers: The President’s powers are more ceremonial than executory.
Council of Ministers: Advisers that hold actual executive power, with the President serving on their behalf.
Supreme Commander: The President is the supreme commander of the armed forces but acts on the advice of the Cabinet.
President is the face, but ministers are the pace, they guide the state with wisdom and grace.
Imagine a king who only wears fancy clothes and attends parties; in his kingdom, the advisors make all decisions while he waves from a distance. This king represents our President.
PRIME: Powers, Role, Influence, Ministerial advice, Elections. This reminds us of the President's role and how it connects to others.
The President’s role during the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister, showcasing their ceremonial responsibilities.
The relationship between the President and Prime Minister exemplifies checks and balances in governance.
Term: Nominal Powers
Definition: Powers that are symbolic in nature and not exercised independently by the individual holding the position.
Powers that are symbolic in nature and not exercised independently by the individual holding the position.
Term: Council of Ministers
Definition: A body consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers, responsible for making policy decisions.
A body consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers, responsible for making policy decisions.
Term: Supreme Commander
Definition: The highest authority in the armed forces, a title held by the President.
The highest authority in the armed forces, a title held by the President.
Term: Parliamentary Democracy
Definition: A system of government where the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is directly accountable to, the legislature.
A system of government where the executive derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is directly accountable to, the legislature.
Term: Assent
Definition: Formal approval by the President for bills passed in Parliament to become laws.
Formal approval by the President for bills passed in Parliament to become laws.