The Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and The Cabinet
ICSE · Class 10 · History & Civics
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The parliamentary system of India places real executive power in the hands of the Council of Ministers, headed by the Prime Minister. The President is the nominal head of the state, while the Prime Minister leads the government, the majority party, the Lok Sabha, and the nation. Article 74 lays down
Key Concepts
All executive powers are formally
All executive powers are formally in the name of the President, but in practice they are exercised by the Council of Ministers. The President acts as
The Prime Minister is the real
The Prime Minister is the real head of the executive, the leader of the ruling party, the leader of the Lok Sabha, and the leader of the nation. He is
The Council of Ministers is
The Council of Ministers is the body headed by the Prime Minister and includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. It is coll
The Cabinet is a small inner
The Cabinet is a small inner group within the Council of Ministers. It usually consists of about 15 to 18 ministers holding important portfolios such
Cabinet Ministers are the most important
Cabinet Ministers are the most important members of the Council of Ministers. They are full-fledged ministers and hold important portfolios.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the roles of the Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Cabinet
- To explain the constitutional position of the President and the real position of the executive
- To describe the appointment and composition of the Council of Ministers
- To understand the difference between Cabinet, Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers
- To explain the meaning of collective responsibility and individual responsibility
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