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Who is the real executive head of the State Government?
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The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the State. The Governor is the nominal head, while the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister exercises the real executive power.
Who appoints the Governor of a State?
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The President of India appoints the Governor of a State. In practice, the President acts on the advice of the Prime Minister while appointing or removing the Governor.
What are the qualifications for becoming a Governor?
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A Governor must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and must not hold any office of profit during the tenure. These conditions help ensure that the post is held by a qualified and independen…
What is meant by the Governor holding office during the pleasure of the President?
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It means the Governor can be removed by the President before the end of the five-year term. The term is five years, but the Governor remains in office only as long as the President allows.
What are discretionary powers of the Governor?
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Discretionary powers are powers exercised by the Governor on his or her own, without the advice of the Council of Ministers. These powers are used in special situations such as no clear majority in th…
What happens when President's Rule is imposed under Article 356?
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Under Article 356, the President's Rule removes the State Council of Ministers and dissolves or suspends the State Legislature. During this period, the Governor rules on behalf of the President.
Why is the Governor not only a ceremonial head?
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The Governor is not only a ceremonial head because discretionary powers allow action in special situations. The Governor can also reserve bills for the President and report constitutional breakdown in…
What is the Governor's role in the appointment of the Chief Minister?
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The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, but in practice only the leader of the majority in the Legislative Assembly is appointed. The Governor also appoints other Ministers on the advice of the Chie…
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