Powers of President


 
 
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Powers of President

Powers of the president: All governmental activities take place in the name of the President.all laws and major policy decisions of the government are issued in her name.

All major appointments are made in the name of the President. These include the appointment of the Chief Justice of India, the Judges the Supreme Court and the High Courts of the states, the Governors the states, the Election Commissioners, Ambassadors to other countries, etc.

• All international treaties and agreements are made in the name of the President, The President is the supreme commander of the defence forces of India. The President has emergency powers i.e. powers to deal with an unexpected and critical situation. E.g. power to declare emergency or President’s rule and issuing an ordinance.

Power to Appoint Prime Minister: President appoints Prime Minister. The leader of the party or coalition of parties who secures a clear majority in the Lok Sabha elections is appointed as Prime Minister. ‘When no party or coalition gets a majority in the Lok Sabha, the President exercises her discretion and appoints a leader who in her opinion can muster majority support in the Lok Sabha.

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Question : 1

 ________ addresses the joint session of the state legislature to brief them about the policies of the government.

Right Option : D
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Question : 2

All major appointments are made by the president.

Which of the following appointments is not made by the president?

Right Option : D
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