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Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Political Science

What The Union Executive covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in The Union Executive

1

The President of India

  • The President is the nominal head of the Indian state and the constitutional head of the executive.
  • Elected indirectly by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies, including Delhi and Puducherry.
  • Must be a citizen of India, at least 35 years old, and qualified to be elected as a Member of the Lok Sabha.
2

Powers and Functions of the President

  • Executive Powers: Appoints Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Governors, Judges, CEC, UPSC members, etc., on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  • Legislative Powers: Can summon, prorogue, and dissolve Lok Sabha; addresses Parliament; can nominate 12 members to Rajya Sabha; gives assent to bills; issues ordinances when Parliament is not in sessi
  • Financial Powers: Budget is presented in Parliament in the President’s name; Money Bills require prior permission; appoints Finance Commission.
3

The Vice-President of India

  • Second highest constitutional post in India.
  • Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
  • Elected by members of both Houses of Parliament (not by public or state assemblies).
4

The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

  • Prime Minister is the real executive head and leader of the Council of Ministers.
  • Appointed by the President — usually the leader of the majority party in Lok Sabha.
  • If no majority, President can appoint someone who can form a coalition.

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President of IndiaVice-President of IndiaPrime Minister of IndiaUnion Council of MinistersExecutive PowersLegislative PowersFinancial PowersJudicial Powers

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