Governance At The Union Level — Chapter Summary
NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies
Summary of Governance At The Union Level for NIOS Class 10 Social Studies. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Social Studies syllabus.
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Overview
Governance at the Union level explains how the central government of India works through three main branches: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. The President is the constitutional head, the Prime Minister is the real executive head, the Parliament makes laws and controls the governm
Key Concepts
The President is the head
The President is the head of the State and the nominal or constitutional executive. The President is elected indirectly by an Electoral College throug
The Prime Minister is the real
The Prime Minister is the real executive head of the Union government. The President appoints the leader of the majority in the Lok Sabha as Prime Min
The Council of Ministers includes Cabinet
The Council of Ministers includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. It is headed by the Prime Minister and is collectively
Parliament is the legislative branch
Parliament is the legislative branch and includes the President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha. It makes laws, controls finances, checks the executive, t
Lok Sabha is the lower house
Lok Sabha is the lower house and is directly elected by the people. Its maximum membership is 550, its term is five years, and it can be dissolved. It
Learning Objectives
- Understand the election, term, powers, and position of the President of India.
- Understand the role of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
- Know the composition, powers, and functions of the Parliament.
- Compare the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
- Understand the structure, jurisdiction, and importance of the Supreme Court.
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