Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the process of appointment of the Prime Minister in India.

Describe the role of the Prime Minister in the formation of the Council of Ministers.

Describe the role of the Prime Minister in the functioning of the Cabinet.

Discuss the relationship between the President and the Council of Ministers in the Indian parliamentary system.

Explain the difference between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet in India.

Explain the principle of individual responsibility of ministers.

Explain the process by which the Council of Ministers can be removed from office.

Explain the significance of the Prime Minister's role in the Indian parliamentary system.

The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the (1) President (2) Lok Sabha (3) Rajya Sabha (4) Chief Justice of India

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister? (1) Article 74 (2) Article 75 (3) Article 76 (4) Article 77

Which of the following is a constitutional requirement for a minister who is not a member of Parliament at the time of appointment? (1) Must become a member within 3 months (2) Must become a member within 6 months (3) Must become a member within 1 year (4) No requirement

Which of the following is a feature of the Cabinet system in India? (1) Individual responsibility (2) Collective responsibility (3) Judicial review (4) Federalism

Fill in the blank: The ________ advises the President in the exercise of his/her functions.

Fill in the blank: The ________ can ask any minister to resign from the Council of Ministers.

Fill in the blank: The ________ can be removed from office by a vote of no-confidence in the Lok Sabha.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is the highest decision-making body in the executive branch of the Indian government.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Cabinet is a subset of the Council of Ministers.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The President can dismiss the Prime Minister at his/her discretion.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Prime Minister can change the portfolios of ministers at any time.

State whether the following statement is true or false: The Prime Minister can recommend the dissolution of the Lok Sabha to the President.