Question

Who is the Governor of a state and how are they elected? Discuss their role and responsibilities.

Answer 1

Instructions: Discuss the Governor of a state. Discuss their roles and responsibility.

Solution: The Governor is the Constitutional head of the State and is appointed by the President of India. They have specific roles and responsibility such as:

• They appoint the Chief Minister
• They appoint the Council of Ministers with the advice of the Chief Minister.
• The Governor approves the laws that are made by the Legislature. Without his consent, the law cannot be passed.
• Lastly, in the case of an emergency when the President takes over as the head of state, he appoints the Governor as the head of the administration of the State.