History & Civics
Answer
The Prime Minister acts as the link between the Council of Ministers and the President. He informs the President about the decisions of the Cabinet and the matters of the government. Cabinet Ministers are appointed by the President on his advice. The Prime Minister distributes portfolios among the Council of ministers. He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet and coordinates the working of various departments. He makes all the important announcement on national policies on the floor of the House. He advices the President on summoning the house and dissolving the Lok Sabha. He recommends appointments of Chief Justice, judges of Supreme court, Governors of the State, etc. Thus we can say that the Prime Minister is the real head of the executive.
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