The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Why is the President of India referred to as a nominal head of the State? State two example of his legislative powers that suggest his nominal status.
Because he acts merely on the advice of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.
i. Giving assent to the bill passed by the Parliament.
ii.Declaration of emergency must be approved by the houses.
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
Mention two ways in which Rajya Sabha and the Legislative Council can control the Executive. Explain one of its limitation in this regard.
Mr. Gurudev was nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha. Mention any one criterion on which the President would have nominated him.
How many such members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Mention the circumstances when the President can declare a national emergency.
Mention one difference between the election of the President and the Vice President of India.
The President of India is a nominal and Constitutional head of the nation. In this context answer the following questions:
Explain two Discretionary powers of the President.
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
Mention four special powers of the Rajya Sabha.
The legislative Council in the States and the Rajya Sabha are Permanent Houses. With references to the two Houses answer the following questions:
How many members constitute the Rajya Sabha? How many members does the Governor nominate to the Vidhan Parishad? How are the members elected to the Rajya Sabha?