Notes and Study material for Exams
Article 77 of the Constitution of India deals with the conduct of business of the Government of India. It states that the President shall be the head of the Union executive and shall have the power to make rules for the conduct of business of the Government of India. The President may also delegate his … Read more
The Vice President of the United States is the second-highest-ranking official of the federal government of the United States. The vice president is elected on a ticket with the president and, if the president dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the vice president becomes president. The vice president also serves as the president of … Read more
Parliamentary System A parliamentary system is a system of government in which the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature, and is accountable to that body. The head of state is usually a monarch or president who is a largely ceremonial figure, while the head of government is the prime minister, who is the … Read more
Sovereignty of Parliament The sovereignty of Parliament is the principle that Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom. This means that Parliament has the power to make or unmake any law, and that no other body or person can override its laws. The doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty was first established in the … Read more
What is an Election? An election is a formal process by which a vote is held to elect a candidate to a political office. Elections are held in a variety of ways, but the most common is by popular vote. In a popular vote election, each voter casts one vote for the candidate they want … Read more
Parliamentary Control over Executive Introduction Parliamentary control over the executive is a fundamental principle of parliamentary democracy. It is the means by which the legislature holds the government to account for its actions. This control is exercised through a variety of mechanisms, including questions, debates, votes of confidence, and inquiries. The Importance of Parliamentary Control … Read more
Attorney General – Union Executive The Attorney General is the chief legal officer of the United States. The Attorney General is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The Attorney General serves at the pleasure of the President, which means that the President can fire the Attorney General at any time. The Attorney … Read more
The Union Executive and State Executive are the two main branches of government in India. The Union Executive is responsible for the administration of the country as a whole, while the State Executive is responsible for the administration of each individual state. The Union Executive is headed by the President, who is the head of … Read more