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1. The Three Important Organs of the Indian Government – Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary

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    The Three Important Organs Of The Indian Government – Legislature, Executive, And Judiciary

    The Indian government consists of three primary organs: the Legislature, the Executive, and the Judiciary, each fulfilling distinct roles to maintain democracy and uphold citizens' rights.

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  • 1.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces the three main organs of the Indian government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

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  • 1.2

    Separation Of Powers

    The Separation of Powers in the Indian Government ensures that the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary operate independently, with distinct roles in law-making, enforcement, and interpretation.

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  • 1.3

    The Legislature – The Law-Making Body

    The Legislature, known as the Parliament in India, is responsible for making laws and consists of two houses: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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  • 1.3.1

    What Is The Legislature?

    The Legislature, called Parliament in India, is the law-making body consisting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

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  • 1.3.2

    Lok Sabha

    The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India's bicameral Parliament, responsible for making laws, controlling the budget, and overseeing the executive.

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  • 1.3.2.1

    Main Functions

    This section outlines the main functions of the three organs of the Indian government: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

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  • 1.3.3

    Rajya Sabha

    The Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of India's Parliament, which plays a crucial role in reviewing and suggesting amendments to legislation.

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  • 1.3.3.1

    Main Functions

    The section elaborates on the primary functions of the Indian government’s three organs: Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary.

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  • 1.4

    The Executive – The Law-Enforcing Body

    The Executive is the branch of the Indian government responsible for enforcing laws made by the Legislature, consisting of elected and permanent officials.

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  • 1.4.1

    What Is The Executive?

    The Executive is the organ of government responsible for enforcing laws in India, consisting of elected and permanent officials.

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  • 1.4.2

    The President Of India

    The President of India serves as the nominal head of state, with significant ceremonial roles while the Prime Minister holds real executive powers.

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  • 1.4.3

    The Prime Minister And The Council Of Ministers

    The section discusses the roles and responsibilities of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers in the Indian government.

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  • 1.4.4

    At The State Level

    This section describes the roles and functions of the Executive at the state level in India's government.

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  • 1.5

    The Judiciary – The Law-Interpreting Body

    The Judiciary is responsible for interpreting laws, protecting citizens' rights, and delivering justice in India.

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  • 1.5.1

    What Is The Judiciary?

    The Judiciary is the branch of government responsible for interpreting laws and protecting citizen's rights in India.

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  • 1.5.2

    Structure Of Indian Judiciary

    The Indian Judiciary consists of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts, serving as the law-interpreting body that protects citizens' rights.

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  • 1.5.2.1

    Supreme Court Of India

    The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority in the country, tasked with interpreting laws, protecting citizens' rights, and ensuring justice.

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  • 1.5.3

    Functions Of The Judiciary

    The Judiciary interprets laws, protects citizens' rights, and ensures justice in India.

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  • 1.6

    Separation Of Powers

    The Separation of Powers in India divides government responsibilities among the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary to prevent misuse of power.

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  • 1.7

    Summary

    The Indian Government operates through three main organs: the Legislature, Executive, and Judiciary, each with defined roles and responsibilities.

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References

civics ch1.pdf

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