Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

Civics ⇒ Parliamentary System and Political Institutions

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Describe the process of appointment of the Prime Minister in India.

Describe the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President in the Indian parliamentary system.

Explain the individual responsibility of ministers.

Explain the term 'cabinet system' in the context of Indian government.

Explain the term 'collective responsibility' of the Council of Ministers.

Explain the term 'portfolio' in the context of the Council of Ministers.

If a minister disagrees with a Cabinet decision, what is expected of him/her?

If the Prime Minister resigns, what happens to the Council of Ministers?

Name any two powers of the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister is described as the 'first among equals' in the Council of Ministers. What does this mean?

What is the difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers?

What is the role of the Prime Minister in the selection of ministers?

Who presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers?