đ¤ PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA
đš Who is Prime Minister?
đ Real Executive of India
đ Head of Government
đ While President is nominal â PM has real power đĨ
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đš Appointment
đ Appointed by President
đ Leader of majority party in Lok Sabha
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đš Qualification
Citizen of India
Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha)
If not MP â must become MP within 6 months
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đš Term
đ No fixed term
đ Works till majority support exists
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â Powers of Prime Minister (VERY IMPORTANT đĨ)
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đĸ 1. Executive Powers
Selects Council of Ministers
Distributes portfolios
Can remove ministers
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đĩ 2. Legislative Powers
Leader of Lok Sabha
Decides government policies
Advises President
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đ´ 3. Administrative Powers
Controls entire administration
Coordinates ministries
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đŖ 4. Key Role
đ Link between:
President
Parliament
Council of Ministers
