What is the primary role of the executive branch in government?

The executive branch is responsible for the implementation of laws and policies adopted by the legislature.

In a presidential system, who serves as both the head of state and the head of government?

The president serves as both the head of state and the head of government.

Fill in the blank: In a parliamentary system, the prime minister wields effective power, while the president or monarch serves a primarily ___ role.

Ceremonial

True or False: In a semi-presidential system, the president is always the head of the government.

False. In a semi-presidential system, the president may or may not be the head of government, as there is also a prime minister who may hold that position.

Riddle: I am the branch that executes laws, but I am not a judge. What am I?

The executive branch.

Which type of executive system allows for both a president and a prime minister, potentially from different political parties?

Semi-presidential system.

Fill in the blank: Countries like the United States and Brazil have a ___ system where the president holds significant power.

Presidential

What distinguishes a parliamentary system from a presidential system?

In a parliamentary system, the prime minister is the head of government, while in a presidential system, the president serves as both the head of state and head of government.

What is the primary reason India opted for a Parliamentary Form of government?

To ensure that the government would be sensitive to public expectations and accountable to the people through their representatives.

The President of India serves as the ___ and represents the Republic of India.

Formal head of the state

True or False: The President of India is directly elected by the people.

False. The President is elected by the members of the Electoral College.

Fill in the blank: The executive authority is vested in the President of India, who is the highest authority of the ___ government.

Union

What qualifications must a person meet to be eligible for the presidency in India according to Article 58?

Must be a citizen of India, must have completed the age of 35 years, must be qualified to become a member of Lok Sabha, and should not hold any office of profit under the government.

Riddle: I am the first citizen, yet I am not a common person. I represent the republic, but my power is limited. Who am I?

The President of India.

Which body is responsible for electing the President of India?

The Electoral College.

What can be a potential risk of a presidential executive system as highlighted in the content?

The danger of a personality cult around the president.

What are the executive powers of the President of India?

The President has the power to appoint the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, the Chief Justice and judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, the Chairman and members of the UPSC, the Attorney General, and the Chief Election Commissioner.

The President can summon and dissolve the Lok Sabha under which powers?

Legislative Powers.

Fill in the blank: The President of India can grant pardons under Article ___.

72.

True or False: The President is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.

True.

What are the five types of pardoning powers of the President?

Reprieve, Remit, Respite, Commute, and Pardon.

Riddle: I am invoked during war, external aggression, or armed rebellion. What am I?

National Emergency.

During which emergency can the President impose President's Rule in states?

Constitutional Emergency (Article 356).

Fill in the blank: The President acts according to the advice of the ___ which is headed by the Prime Minister.

Council of Ministers.

What is the purpose of the financial emergency declared under Article 360?

To address a threat to the financial stability or credit of India.