2.2 Text Questions And Answers :
I. Fill in the blanks :
(1) The executive power of the government of India is vested in the President.
(2) The supreme commander of the defence of India President.
II. Answer in one sentence :
(1) What is the system of election to the President called?
Ans : It is the system of indirect election through an electoral college composed of elected members of Parliament and the elected members of the state Legislative Assemblies.
(2) How many members can the President nominate to Rajya Sabha?
Ans : 12 members.
III . Write brief answers of the following :
(1) What are the diplomatic powers of the President?
Ans :
(1) International treaties and agreements are negotiated and concluded by the President, subject to the approval of the parliament.
(2) He represents India in International forms and affairs and sends and receives diplomats like Ambassadors, High Commissioners and so on .
(2) What are the emergency powers of the President?
Ans :
(1) National Emergency
(2) Presidents Rule
(3) Financial Emergency.
(3) What is the Prime Ministers role in relation to the parliament?
Ans :
(1) He advises the President to summon the sessions of parliament.
(2) He can recommend the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha at any time.
(4) What are the Judicial powers of the President?
Ans :
(1) He appoints the Chief Justice and the judges of the Supreme Court and High Court.
(2) He can seek advice from the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact.
(5) What role does Cabinet play in the government of Country?
Ans :
(1) It is the chief policy formulating body of the central government.
(2) It is the Supreme Executive authority of the central government.
(6) What are the executive powers of the President?
Ans :
(1) All executive actions of the government of India are formally taken in his name.
(2) He appoints the Prime Minister and other ministers and they hold office during his pleasure.
(7) Write a note on Prime Minister powers and functions.
Ans :
(1) He recommends person who can be appointed as ministers by the President.
(2) He allows and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers.
(3) He presides over the meetings of the council of ministers.