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Executive at Central-State Level in India — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Political Science
Executive at Central-State Level in India revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Basic Concepts of Executive
- Executive is the organ that runs the administration of the state and implements laws
- In broader sense, includes all officers from head of state to ministers and bureaucrats
- Two main types: Parliamentary Executive (India, Britain) and Presidential Executive (USA)
2
Functions of Executive
- Administration: Running day-to-day governance, maintaining law and order
- Defense: Protection of national territory, President as Supreme Commander of Armed Forces
- Foreign Policy: Managing international relations through ambassadors and treaties
3
President of India - The Constitutional Head
- Constitutional head of the nation, not hereditary like British Crown
- Elected indirectly by Electoral College comprising elected MPs and MLAs
- Term: 5 years, can be re-elected
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Powers of President
- Legislative Powers: Part of Parliament, summons/dissolves sessions, assent to bills, ordinance power, joint session authority
- Executive Powers: Appoints PM, ministers, judges, governors, ambassadors, armed forces chiefs, various commission members
- Financial Powers: Money bills need recommendation, budget presented in his name, appoints Finance Commission
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