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Unit-7 Indian Constitution - Basic Characteristics

This unit is an introduction to Constitution of India. After going through this unit you will be able to understand how India is governed.

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How is the President of India elected and what are his powers?

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Written on Apr 16, 2019 4:54:43 PM

The President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies of the states in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote Executive power of the Union is vested in the President and is exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution. Supreme command of defence forces of the Union also vests in him. The President summons, prorogues, addresses, sends messages to parliament and dissolves the Lok Sabha.