The Union Executive

The Union Executive is the branch of the Indian government that implements laws and administers the country, comprising the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.

Introduction

The Union Executive governs the implementation of laws and the country's administration, consisting of the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.

The President Of India

This section discusses the election, qualifications, term, powers, and functions of the President of India.

Election Of The President

The President of India is elected by an Electoral College, which includes elected members from both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, using a system of Proportional Representation.

Qualifications

The qualifications for the President of India include citizenship, age, Lok Sabha membership eligibility, and an office of profit prohibition.

Term And Removal

This section discusses the term, re-election, and the removal process of the President of India.

Powers And Functions

This section outlines the various powers and functions of the President of India, including executive, legislative, financial, judicial, and emergency powers.

The Vice-President Of India

The section outlines the role, election process, qualifications, and functions of the Vice-President of India.

Election

This section discusses the election process of the Vice-President of India, who is chosen by members of the Parliament using a proportional representation system.

Qualifications And Term

This section outlines the qualifications required for the Vice-President of India and the term length of the position.

Functions

The Vice-President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha and acts as President when needed.

The Prime Minister

This section outlines the appointment, roles, and powers of the Prime Minister of India.

Appointment

The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the President and is typically the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha.

Role And Powers

The Prime Minister serves as the head of the Council of Ministers, acting as the link between the President and the Cabinet while leading government policy and administration.

The Council Of Ministers

The Council of Ministers is an integral part of the Union Executive, consisting of various ranks of ministers who are collectively responsible for government functions.

Composition

The Council of Ministers is composed of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers, who play different roles in the Indian government system.

Collective Responsibility

The principle of collective responsibility holds that the Council of Ministers in India is collectively accountable to the Lok Sabha for its decisions and actions.

Relationship Between President, Prime Minister & Council Of Ministers

This section explores the constitutional roles and interactions between the President, Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers in India.

Emergency Powers Of The President

This section outlines the various emergency powers granted to the President of India, including National Emergency, State Emergency, and Financial Emergency.

National Emergency (Article 352)

This section explains the concept of a National Emergency in India, highlighting its definition and the conditions under which it can be declared.

President’s Rule / State Emergency (Article 356)

President's Rule allows the central government to assume control of a state when the constitutional machinery fails.

Financial Emergency (Article 360)

Article 360 allows the President of India to declare a Financial Emergency when the financial stability of India is threatened.