Civics
Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers)
Practice questions
What is the deepest reason for calling the President constitutional head and the Prime Minister real head?Why is the advice of the Council of Ministers considered binding on the President?If majority in Lok Sabha is unclear, on what basis does the President decide whom to appoint as Prime Minister?The Prime Minister’s power comes not merely from office but from which constitutional-political basis?Why is even one minister’s disagreement serious under collective responsibility?Why is it important to understand the difference between Cabinet and the full Council of Ministers?Despite the expertise of permanent executive, why does final policy direction come from political executive?Which principle is hidden in government acting in the President’s name while real decisions are taken by the Council?Why is the President issuing an ordinance different from ordinary law-making?How is portfolio allocation by the Prime Minister a tool of political control?What is the main difference between individual ministerial responsibility and collective responsibility?If a Prime Minister wants to remain in office after losing majority, what constitutional problem arises?In which situation can the President’s discretionary role be most visible?Why are temporary political executive and continuing permanent executive both necessary together?Why can the Prime Minister be called the main architect of government policy direction?What is the difference between the President being Supreme Commander and decisions being made on Council advice?Why does Council accountability to Lok Sabha balance the President’s formal office?If the President repeatedly refuses Council advice, what effect would it have on parliamentary system?What is the relation between Cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility?If a minister’s departmental decision conflicts with Cabinet policy, what is constitutionally most appropriate?