In which situation can the President ask the Prime Minister to prove majority?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When there is doubt about government's support in Lok Sabha
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, if the President doubts whether the government led by the Prime Minister has majority support in the Lok Sabha, the President may ask it to prove its majority on the floor of the House. This is called a floor test. The permanent nature of the Rajya Sabha is unrelated to the government's majority in the Lok Sabha. Exam tip: the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers must retain the confidence of the Lok Sabha to continue in office.
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When there is doubt about government's support in Lok Sabha
Why is this the correct answer?
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. Therefore, if the President doubts whether the government led by the Prime Minister has majority support in the Lok Sabha, the President may ask it to prove its majority on the floor of the House. This is called a floor test. The permanent nature of the Rajya Sabha is unrelated to the government's majority in the Lok Sabha. Exam tip: the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers must retain the confidence of the Lok Sabha to continue in office.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Working of Institutions. Topic: Political Executive (President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers).
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