Civics
Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers)
Practice questions
Why do ministers answer in Parliament even when orders are issued in the President's name?What is the correct distinction between 'head of State' and 'head of government' regarding President and Prime Minister?How does Council's dependence on Lok Sabha confidence connect with popular sovereignty?A no-confidence motion tests which weakness or strength of the political executive?If the Prime Minister loses Lok Sabha majority but does not resign, which democratic principle weakens?What does indirect election of the President indicate about the nature of the office?Controlling the Cabinet agenda by the Prime Minister shows which leadership capacity?What is the correct order of final decision and advice between minister and secretary?What is the practical reason for Council being larger and Cabinet being smaller?Presidential assent is called formal, yet why is it necessary?What does the idea that PM's resignation ends the Council show?What do temporary political executive and permanent executive together ensure?If political executive ignores administrative expertise, what problem may arise in policy?How is balance maintained between confidential Cabinet discussion and public accountability?Why is the President's discretionary role considered limited?If a minister is not and does not become a member of Parliament in time, how is accountability affected?Changing ministers by the Prime Minister is linked with which governance principle?What understanding may become wrong if President and Prime Minister roles are confused?Which statement about Council and Lok Sabha shows the spirit of parliamentary government?Why does final policy responsibility remain with the minister even though permanent executive has experience?