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The Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and The Cabinet

ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics

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Overview

In India's Parliamentary system of government, while the President is the nominal head of state, the real executive power lies with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. Article 74 of the Constitution establishes that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at its he

Key Concepts

India follows the Westminster model where

India follows the Westminster model where the President is the nominal head while real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed

The Prime Minister is the central

The Prime Minister is the central figure who holds the entire governmental structure together. He leads the Council of Ministers, his political party,

Article 75(3) states that the Council

Article 75(3) states that the Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of People. All ministers stand together - if one fai

While collectively responsible to Parliament

While collectively responsible to Parliament, each minister is individually responsible to the President and Prime Minister. Ministers can be dismisse

The Council of Ministers consists

The Council of Ministers consists of Cabinet Ministers (senior ministers with important portfolios), Ministers of State (may have independent charge o

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the constitutional basis of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  • Analyze the appointment process and composition of the Council of Ministers
  • Examine the powers and functions of the Prime Minister as the head of government
  • Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet
  • Explore the principle of collective responsibility in parliamentary democracy

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Key topics in The Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and The Cabinet include Full Chapter Concept Map: PM, Council of Ministers and Cabinet, Powers and Functions of the Prime Minister, The Prime Minister — Powers, Roles and Relationships. These are the concepts ICSE Class 10 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
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