Who exercises real power, the President or the Prime Minister?

The President of India

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The Prime Minister of India

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The two share equal power.

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The President is mostly more powerful than the Prime Minister, except when National Emergency is invoked.

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Solution

The correct option is B The Prime Minister of India
The President is considered the Head of state. The central government makes all the decisions in the name of the President. According to the Constitution's 42nd amendment, President has to act on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. The President has mostly ceremonial powers, while the Prime Minister exercises actual executive powers.

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Read this dialogue. Which argument do you agree with? Why?

Amit: Looking at the constitutional provisions, it seems that the President is only a rubber stamp.

Shama: The President appoints the Prime Minister. So, he must have the powers to remove the Prime Minister as well.

Rajesh: We don’t need a President. After the election, the Parliament can meet and elect a leader to be the Prime Minister.

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