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State Executive — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science
State Executive revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
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Governor: Appointment and Qualifications
- The Governor is appointed by the President of India on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers.
- The Governor is not elected; this ensures neutrality and avoids conflict with the Chief Minister.
- Two main qualifications for Governor: must be an Indian citizen and at least 35 years old.
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Powers and Functions of the Governor
- Executive Powers: All state actions are taken in the Governor’s name; appoints Chief Minister, ministers, Advocate General, and state election commissioner.
- Legislative Powers: Can summon, prorogue, and dissolve the state legislature; addresses the first session after elections; recommends money bills.
- Financial Powers: Ensures the state budget is presented; no money bill can be introduced without his recommendation; can advance funds from the Contingency Fund.
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Chief Minister and Council of Ministers
- The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the state, appointed by the Governor.
- Usually, the leader of the majority party in the Legislative Assembly becomes the Chief Minister.
- In case of a hung assembly, the Governor uses discretion to appoint the most likely candidate to form a government.
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Relationship Between Governor and Chief Minister
- The Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister in normal times.
- Article 163: Council of Ministers aids and advises the Governor, except when discretion is required.
- Article 167: Chief Minister must communicate all cabinet decisions and provide information when asked by the Governor.
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The Governor is the constitutional headThe Chief Minister is the realThe Council of MinistersIn certain situations
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Key topics in State Executive include Governor: Appointment and Qualifications, Powers and Functions of the Governor, Chief Minister and Council of Ministers, Relationship Between Governor and Chief Minister. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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