Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers)

Question 1ExpertLevel 61

What clarifies the difference between Prime Minister's political power and President's constitutional dignity?

APrime Minister runs government while President symbolizes formal unity of the stateBPresident chairs Cabinet meetingsCPrime Minister is head of courtsDBoth have no constitutional office

Question 2ExpertLevel 61

If the government's Lok Sabha majority is very narrow what effect may it have on the Prime Minister's decisions?

AThey must carefully maintain support of allies and MPsBThey will become PresidentCRajya Sabha will dissolveDJudiciary will prepare budget

Question 3ExpertLevel 61

How does division of ministries in Council of Ministers handle complexity of governance?

ADifferent sectors are linked to responsible ministers and administrationBAll work is given to one ministerCParliament is abolishedDJudiciary becomes government department

Question 4ExpertLevel 61

Why does administrative continuity remain even when political executive changes?

ABecause permanent executive remains in service even when government changesBBecause all ministers are permanent officersCBecause President runs every departmentDBecause Lok Sabha elections do not happen

Question 5ExpertLevel 61

Which combination best shows the democratic character of political executive?

AMandate accountability to Parliament and possibility of change in electionsBHereditary office private order and life ruleCJudicial appointment military control and secret ruleDOnly administrative exam and permanent post

Question 6ExpertLevel 61

If the President starts deciding daily policies as real executive which constitutional principle would be affected?

AParliamentary executive and responsibility of Council of MinistersBAppeal process of judiciaryCPermanent nature of Rajya SabhaDIndependence of Election Commission

Question 7ExpertLevel 61

Why should the final public position be one even if there is disagreement in Cabinet's collective decision process?

ABecause collective responsibility requires unity of governmentBBecause no minister is MPCBecause President makes all ministers oppositionDBecause judiciary runs Cabinet

Question 8ExpertLevel 61

If policy coordination under Prime Minister's leadership is absent what problem may increase in the Council of Ministers?

AInconsistency among ministries and contradictory decisionsBPresidential election stopsCLok Sabha dissolves automaticallyDJudiciary becomes Council of Ministers

Question 9ExpertLevel 61

How does a minister answering departmentally in Parliament connect the minister with citizens?

ACitizens' questions reach government through MPsBCitizens appoint ministers directly every dayCMinisters punish citizens in courtDParliament is unrelated to citizens

Question 10ExpertLevel 61

Why are dignity of President's office and limited active role kept together?

ATo maintain state continuity while real accountability remains with elected governmentBTo let President make every policy aloneCTo make Parliament inactiveDTo make judiciary a political party

Question 11ExpertLevel 61

If ministers keep avoiding departmental mistakes in Parliament which principle will weaken?

AMinisterial accountabilityBFormality of PresidentCPermanence of Rajya SabhaDIndependence of judiciary

Question 12ExpertLevel 61

Why is keeping political executive temporary and changeable necessary for democracy?

ASo people can change bad governance through electionsBSo administration stopsCSo judiciary chooses governmentDSo President remains Prime Minister for life

Question 13ExpertLevel 61

Which balance is most appropriate between Prime Minister and permanent officials?

APrime Minister gives policy direction and officials provide factual advice and implementationBOfficials remove Prime MinisterCPrime Minister ignores all file rulesDBoth run private rule separate from Parliament

Question 14ExpertLevel 61

Why does Council of Ministers' accountability to Lok Sabha make Lok Sabha more influential than Rajya Sabha?

ABecause government's continuance depends on Lok Sabha confidenceBBecause no minister can go to Rajya SabhaCBecause Lok Sabha is a courtDBecause President is Speaker of Lok Sabha

Question 15ExpertLevel 61

What is the most appropriate reason for calling Cabinet the brain of government?

AIt deliberates on major policies and forms collective decisionsBIt gives punishment in courtCIt prints voter listDIt conducts Lok Sabha elections

Question 16ExpertLevel 61

If President starts independently choosing ministers without Prime Minister's advice what balance would be disturbed?

ABalance of formal President and real Prime Minister leadershipBBalance of judiciary and policeCBalance of state and panchayatDBalance of voter and teacher

Question 17ExpertLevel 61

Which best states the relation between power and accountability in political executive?

APower to make policy is tied to accountability to Parliament and peopleBPower is private and there is no accountabilityCAccountability is always only to courtsDPower belongs only to permanent officials

Question 18ExpertLevel 61

Why is the office of Prime Minister in parliamentary system different from President in presidential system?

APrime Minister depends on confidence of legislatureBPrime Minister remains in office for lifeCPrime Minister is elected by judiciaryDPrime Minister has no relation with Parliament

Question 19ExpertLevel 61

Despite expertise of permanent executive why should final policy decision remain with political executive?

ABecause political executive is accountable to people's mandateBBecause officials always win electionsCBecause expertise is above democracyDBecause Parliament has no importance

Question 20ExpertLevel 61

If collective responsibility is not followed within Council of Ministers what problem may arise in government?

APolicy inconsistency and public confusionBLok Sabha will automatically become permanentCPresidential election will stopDJudiciary will become ministers

Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers)

Quiz this set

What clarifies the difference between Prime Minister's political power and President's constitutional dignity?

If the government's Lok Sabha majority is very narrow what effect may it have on the Prime Minister's decisions?

How does division of ministries in Council of Ministers handle complexity of governance?

Why does administrative continuity remain even when political executive changes?

Which combination best shows the democratic character of political executive?

If the President starts deciding daily policies as real executive which constitutional principle would be affected?

Why should the final public position be one even if there is disagreement in Cabinet's collective decision process?

If policy coordination under Prime Minister's leadership is absent what problem may increase in the Council of Ministers?

How does a minister answering departmentally in Parliament connect the minister with citizens?

Why are dignity of President's office and limited active role kept together?

If ministers keep avoiding departmental mistakes in Parliament which principle will weaken?

Why is keeping political executive temporary and changeable necessary for democracy?

Which balance is most appropriate between Prime Minister and permanent officials?

Why does Council of Ministers' accountability to Lok Sabha make Lok Sabha more influential than Rajya Sabha?

What is the most appropriate reason for calling Cabinet the brain of government?

If President starts independently choosing ministers without Prime Minister's advice what balance would be disturbed?

Which best states the relation between power and accountability in political executive?

Why is the office of Prime Minister in parliamentary system different from President in presidential system?

Despite expertise of permanent executive why should final policy decision remain with political executive?

If collective responsibility is not followed within Council of Ministers what problem may arise in government?

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Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers)

Quiz this set

What clarifies the difference between Prime Minister's political power and President's constitutional dignity?

If the government's Lok Sabha majority is very narrow what effect may it have on the Prime Minister's decisions?

How does division of ministries in Council of Ministers handle complexity of governance?

Why does administrative continuity remain even when political executive changes?

Which combination best shows the democratic character of political executive?

If the President starts deciding daily policies as real executive which constitutional principle would be affected?

Why should the final public position be one even if there is disagreement in Cabinet's collective decision process?

If policy coordination under Prime Minister's leadership is absent what problem may increase in the Council of Ministers?

How does a minister answering departmentally in Parliament connect the minister with citizens?

Why are dignity of President's office and limited active role kept together?

If ministers keep avoiding departmental mistakes in Parliament which principle will weaken?

Why is keeping political executive temporary and changeable necessary for democracy?

Which balance is most appropriate between Prime Minister and permanent officials?

Why does Council of Ministers' accountability to Lok Sabha make Lok Sabha more influential than Rajya Sabha?

What is the most appropriate reason for calling Cabinet the brain of government?

If President starts independently choosing ministers without Prime Minister's advice what balance would be disturbed?

Which best states the relation between power and accountability in political executive?

Why is the office of Prime Minister in parliamentary system different from President in presidential system?

Despite expertise of permanent executive why should final policy decision remain with political executive?

If collective responsibility is not followed within Council of Ministers what problem may arise in government?

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