The Decision Makers


 
 
Concept Explanation
 

The Decision Makers

The Decision Makers: The major decision involves some major functionaries of our country. These are:

·      President He is the head of the state and is the highest formal authority in the country.

·      Prime Minister He is the head of the government and actually exercises all governmental powers. He takes most of the decisions in the Cabinet meetings.

·      Parliament It consists of the President and two houses — Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha or the Lower House is composed of the elected representatives of the people. The Rajya Sabha or Upper House represents the interests of the States and Union Territories. The Prime Minister must have the support of a majority of Lok Sabha members.

In our country all the major decisions are taken by council of ministers in the cabinet meetings headed by the Prime Minister. After that the decisions are discussed in Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) and after the approval of Parliament (approval by majority of members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), It is sent to President for final approval. Once the decision is approved by the President, it is ready to be implemented and issued by the concerned government authority (officer) as government order.

How to Oppose Government Decisions: If some people or associations are not satisfied by government orders and there is a dispute regarding government order, then they can file the cases in Supreme Court or in High Court. For example, some persons and associations filed a case in Supreme Court against the Government of India decision of 27% of reservation for socially and educationally backward classes in civil posts and services, This case was known as ‘Indira Sawhney and Other vs Union of India Case’.

 
 


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