Practice Discretionary Powers Of The President (6.3) - The Executive - ICSE 12 Political Science

Practice: Discretionary Powers of the President

Lesson 6.3The Executive

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Question 1.
Define discretionary powers in your own words.
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Think about when the President can act without advice.
Question 2.
In what situation can a President appoint a Prime Minister?
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Consider the election outcomes.
3Question 3.
What do discretionary powers of the President allow?
- Independent decision-making in all cases
- Decision-making only during crises
- Decision-making in specific situations
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Think about what scenarios these powers are used in.
4Question 4.
True or False: The President can act without the advice of the Council of Ministers at all times.
- True
- False
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Consider the typical roles of the President.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where a political party wins an election with 48% of the seats in Lok Sabha, what would the President’s considerations be regarding appointment and governance?
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Consider coalition politics in India.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications if the President were to abuse their discretionary powers by ignoring the advisory from the Council of Ministers. What potential issues could arise?
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Think about the importance of checks and balances.

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