2. The Union Executive
The Union Executive is a crucial component of the Indian government, encompassing the roles and responsibilities of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers. The President serves as the constitutional head, while the Prime Minister holds real executive power and leads the Council. The chapter outlines their elections, qualifications, powers, functions, and the complex relationships among these key figures, including the President's emergency powers.
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What we have learnt
- The Union Executive is responsible for implementing laws and administering the country.
- The President of India is elected by an Electoral College and has significant powers and functions.
- The Prime Minister leads the Council of Ministers and is the primary link between the President and the Cabinet.
Key Concepts
- -- Union Executive
- The governing body responsible for implementing laws and managing the administration of the country.
- -- Proportional Representation
- An electoral system used for the election of the President and Vice-President, ensuring that representation in the election process reflects the proportion of votes received.
- -- Collective Responsibility
- The principle that the entire Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha and must resign if a no-confidence motion is passed.
- -- Emergency Powers
- Powers granted to the President under specific circumstances, such as war or financial instability, allowing them to assume greater control.
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