Practice and Revision - The Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Let us practise and revise what we learned about the prime minister and council of ministers. The Prime Minister, as head of government, lea
Core concept
The Prime Minister is typically the leader of the majority party (or coalition) in the Lok Sabha, appointed by the President.
How it works
The Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister and various ministers, is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha for their actions.
Why it matters
The Prime Minister leads Cabinet meetings, coordinates government policy, and represents India in international affairs and diplomacy.
Key detail
Understanding the Prime Minister's role helps us see how executive power functions within India's parliamentary democratic system.
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• The PM is typically the majority party leader in Lok Sabha.
• The President appoints the PM.
• The Council of Ministers includes the PM and various ministers.
• They are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
• The PM leads Cabinet meetings.
• The PM coordinates government policy.
• The PM represents India internationally.
• This shows executive power in parliamentary democracy.