Practice The Prime Minister: The Head Of Government (4) - The Executive

Practice: The Prime Minister: The Head of Government

Lesson 4The Executive

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the role of the Prime Minister in India?
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Think about who leads the government and takes crucial decisions.
Question 2.
Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
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Think about the relationship between the President and Prime Minister.
3Question 3.
Who is known as the head of government in India?
- President
- Prime Minister
- Governor
- Chancellor
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Remember that the head of government is distinct from the head of state.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Prime Minister has the authority to unilaterally appoint ministers without advice from the President.
- True
- False
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Think about the relationship of advice between the President and Prime Minister.
Question 5.
Evaluate the implications of having a Prime Minister with very strong executive powers within the context of a parliamentary democracy.
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Think about the importance of collaboration in a democratic setup.
Question 6.
Formulate an argument for or against the notion that the advisory role of the Prime Minister should be formally defined within the Constitution.
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Consider how written constitutions can provide stability.

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