PM and Council of ministers Flashcards
(11 cards)
Mention one way by which the authority of the prime minister can be checked.
The parliament keeps a check on the authority of the prime minister by asking questions, moving motions like censure and adjournment.
What is understood by the term ‘individual responsibility’ in a parliamentary democracy ?
Individually, the ministers are responsible to the president of india. They hold office on the pleasure of the president who can dismiss them on advice of the prime minister.
Mention the different categories of ministers in the union council of ministers.
The union council of ministers comprises of cabinet ministers, ministers of state and deputy ministers.
Explain the term ‘collective responsibility’.
Constitution provides for collective responsibility of the council towards the lok sabha. It means all the ministers are responsible for the decision taken by the executive.
Which body formulates the foreign policy of the india ?
The foreign policy of India is formulated by the cabinet.
Who presides over the meetings of the cabinet?
The prime minister of india presides over the meetings of the cabinet .
By whom and on whose advice is the council of ministers appointed ?
According to article 75, the president appoints the prime minister and on his advice, he appoints the council of ministers
What is meant by the term cabinet ?
The cabinet is a small cohesive group of senior most ministers, who determine the policy and the programmes of the government.
How is the prime minister appointed ?
The prime minister is appointed by the president. According to the convention, the president invites the leader of the majority party or group in the lok sabha to form the government. The members of the majority party elect their leader to be appointed as the prime minister.
Explain the three functions of the prime minister in relation to the president.
Three functions of the prime minister in relation to the president are as follows :
1) He communicate all decisions of the council of ministers to the president.He is the chief advisor of the president.
2) The president summons and prorogues the president and dissolves the lok sabha on the advice of the prime minister.
3) The council of ministers is appointed by the president but but these ministers are chosen by the prime minister.
Explain the three important functions of the prime minister.
They are :
1) He is the leader of the lok sabha and chief spokesperson of the government.
2) The prime minister represents the nation.He plays a significant role in shaping the foreign policy of the country.
3) He advices the president on various appointments to important posts such as judges of supreme court, the governors and ambassadors.
