Political Executive
Important Questions on Political Executive
Eliamma, Annakutti and Marymol read the section on the president. Each of them had a question. Can you help them in answering these questions?
Eliamma: What happens if the president and the prime minister disagree about some policy? Does the view of the prime minister always prevail?
Annakutti:I find it funny that the president is the supreme commander of the armed forces. I doubt if the president can even lift a heavy gun. What is the point in making the president the commander?
Marymol: I would say, what is the point in having a president at all if all the real powers are with the prime minister?
a) Did you protest when the book referred to the Prime Minister as ‘he’?
b) Have we not had a woman Prime Minister?
c) Why should we assume that all the important positions are held by men?
Why does this book refer to the President as ‘she’? Have we ever had a woman President in our country?
What is better for democracy: A Prime Minister who can do whatever he wishes or a Prime Minister who needs to consult other leaders and parties?
This cartoon depicts a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the early s, at the peak of her popularity.
Do you think similar cartoons could be drawn about other Prime Ministers who followed her?
The race to become a minister is not new. Here, is a cartoon depicting ministerial aspirants waiting to get a berth in Nehru’s Cabinet after the elections.
Why do you think political leaders are so keen to become ministers?
Three friends went to watch a film that showed the hero becoming Chief Minister for a day and making big changes in the state. Imran said this is what the country needs. Rizwan said this kind of personal rule without institutions is dangerous. Shankar said all this is a fantasy. No minister can do anything in one day. What would be your reaction to such a film?
Why is the prime minister in India not directly elected by the people?
Who among the following is a part of the political executive?
If you are elected as the president of India which of the following decision can you take on your own?
