Civics

Working of Institutions

Question:

The political executive is more powerful than the non-political executive. Why?

Answer:

1. In a democracy the will of the people is supreme. The political leaders are elected by the people and thus empowered to exercise the will of the people on their behalf.
2. All the non-political executives are the experts in their field but the decision on all policies are taken by the political executive.
3. The ministers can take the advice of the experts on all technical matters,but the final decision is taken by them.
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Working of Institutions

Q 1.

Which three institutions are responsible to run a democratic government in India? Mention their respective roles.

Q 2.

Distinguish between political executive and permanent executive.

Q 3.

Lok Sabha is more powerful than the Rajya Sabha.,Justify.

Q 4.

Distinguish between the two houses of the Parliament.

Q 5.

Explain the powers and functions of the Prime Minister.

Q 6.

What do you mean by the term institution? Why are they required?

Q 7.

What is Parliament ? Discuss the powers and functions of the Parliament.

Q 8.

The Prime Minister of coalition government cannot take decisions as he likes. Give reasons.

Q 9.

The political executive is more powerful than the non-political executive. Why?