History & Civics
According to Dr. Ambedkar, "The President represents the nation but does not rule the nation." In this context answer the following questions:
(a) The President of India is referred to as a nominal head of the State. State two examples of legislative powers that suggest his/her nominal status.
(b) Mention the circumstances when the President can declare a national emergency.
(c) Explain two discretionary Powers of the President.
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(a) The President of India is referred to as a nominal head of the State because of the following reasons-
- According to the Constitution, the President is required to exercise his powers on the aid and advice of the Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers.
- All proclamations of emergency made by the President have to be approved by the Parliament within one month. If it is not approved then it ceases to exist.
(b) The President can declare a national emergency in case of danger of foreign aggression or danger to the peace and security of the country because of a civil war, insurgency or any other such cause (Article 352).
(c) Two discretionary powers of the President are-
- When the ruling party who has lost majority support in the Lok Sabha or when a vote of no-confidence may have been passed against it, recommends to the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha, then it is at the discretion of the President to either dissolve the House or ask another party to prove its majority on the floor of the House.
- The President can dismiss Ministers in case the Council of Ministers loses the confidence of the House but refuses to resign.
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