Powers of the PM

Q. Why is the Prime Minister regarded as the 'Leader of the Nation'?

1. Acts as the Speaker of the house
2. Leader of the Council of Ministers
3. Main advisor to the President
4. A part of the Parliament

Q. Which of the following matters are not affected in case of dissolution of the Lok Sabha?
1. A bill originating and pending in the Rajya Sabha.
2. Pending notices, motions and resolutions in the Lok Sabha.
3. A joint sitting of Parliament if notification of such a sitting has been given before the dissolution.
4. Bills passed by both Houses and sent to the President for his assent.
5. Bills returned by President for reconsideration.

1. I, II and III
2. I, III, IV and V
3. II, III and IV
4. I, IV and V

Q. Which of the following keeps a check on the Prime Minister?

1. Opposition keeps a check on Political Executive
2. Coalition Politics
3. United Nations
4. The Media

Q. How can the Prime Minister suspend a session of the Parliament?

1. The PM advises the President to suspend the Parliament.
2. The PM can directly suspend the Parliament.
3. The PM advises the Speaker to suspend the Parliament.
4. The PM advises the Whip to suspend the Parliament.

Q. The Prime Minister appoints the members of the Cabinet of Ministers.

1. False
2. True

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how can public play an effective role in bringing reforms within political parties ? discuss.

Q. Study the newspapers and magazines to identify at least one example each of moderation in policies due to coalition and how do different political parties in coalition emphasize their regional demands?

Q. Consider the following statements.

a) X is the ex-officio Chairman of the Cabinet.
b) X's official residence is located at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
c) X can advise the President to prorogue a session of Parliament.

Identify X.

1. Prime Minister
2. Attorney General
3. Vice President
4. Home Minister

Q. The Prime Minister is the _______ of the Cabinet.

1. Speaker
2. Whip
3. Chief of Staff
4. ex-officio Chairman

Q. By whom and on whose advice can the Lok Sabha be dissolved?

Q. In a Parliamentary system, who is considered the leader of the Council of Ministers?

1. Governor
2. President
3. Vice President
4. Prime Minister