Question

Explain the power and the functions of the Governor.

Answer 1

Instructions: Nominal executive, appoints chief minister and council of ministers, chancellor of universities, summons and dissolves assembly, nominates members to the assembly.

Solution: The Governor is the Constitutional Head of the State. He/she is appointed by the President and acts as an agent of the Central Government.

Power and Functions of the Governor-

• The Governor is the nominal executive of the state. All the executive decisions are taken in his/her name.

• He/she appoints the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers in the state.

• The Governor can recommend the imposition of the President’s rule in a state.

• The Governor acts as the Chancellor of all the Universities in the state.

• He/she summons and dissolves the legislative assembly sessions.

• The Governor makes appointments to the posts of Advocate General and Staff Services Commission on the advice of the Chief Minister.

• He/she can also nominate members to the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council.

• The approval of the Governor is necessary for a bill to become an act.