Question

The government consists of three organs. Which are they? Please provide a short note for each organ.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Identify the three organs of government. Then, talk about their composition or structure and their functions.


Solution:
The government of India has three organs, as we discussed in our recap for the theory chapter. They are:

• The Legislature
• The Executive
• And the Judiciary

• The Parliament of India consists of the President and the two houses, namely, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
• The Lok Sabha is also known as the Lower House, and the Rajya Sabha is also known as the Upper House.
• The primary function of the Legislature is to make laws. In order to make a law, the approval of both Houses is a must.
• Other functions include electoral functions, keeping the Executive in check, and playing an integral role in the process for passing of bills.
• The Central Executive consists of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Council of Ministers.
• The main function of the Executive as a whole is to implement laws and administer the country.
• The Judiciary in India has a hierarchical structure, where the Supreme Court is the apex court.
• High Courts are the highest courts at the state level. Below them are the District and Subordinate Courts.