Question

Mention three ways in which the Constitution ensures the pre-eminent position of the Prime Minister in relation to the Union Council of Ministers.

Answer 1

The Prime Minister enjoys a pre-eminent position in relation to the Union Council of Ministers in the following ways:

1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.

2. He presides over the meetings of the council of ministers and influences its decisions.

3. He guides, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of all the ministers.