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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2019

 The newly elected VP remains in office for a full term of 5 years.
 Emoluments He draws his Salary in his capacity as the Ex-officio Chairman of Rajya
Sabha.
 His salary is 125000 per month.
Powers and Functions
 He acts the Ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

 His power is equal to the Speaker.
 If the offices of both the President and Vice-President fall vacant by the reason of death,
resignation, removal etc.
 The chief Justice or Judge of the Supreme Court acts as the President.
PRIME MINISTER
 The Prime Minister is the real executive.
 PM is the head of the Government.
Oath, Term, Salary
 President administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy.
 The term PM is 5 years.
 The salary and allowances are given by the Parliament.
Power and Functions
 In Relation to Council of Ministers (CoMs)
 He guides, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of all the ministers.
 In relation to the President
 To communicate to the president for all decisions.

Union Council Of Ministers
Appointment of Minister
 Ministers are appointed by the President with the recommendation of the PM.
 The PM and the appointed Minister must be members of either Houses of parliament.
Oaths and Salary of Ministers
 Salaries are announced by the Parliament.

Deputy Prime Minister
 The post of Deputy Prime Minister is not maintained in the Constitution.

 He occupies a position next to the PM.
Union Legislature
 The Parliamentary form of government ,both in the centre and in the states
 It consists of the President of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
 President is not a member, either House.
Rajya Sabha
 It is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution.
 Its maximum strength is 250.
Lok Sabha
 It is not a permanent body and subject to dissolution.
 Its maximum strength is 552.
 Includes 2 nominated members of Anglo-Indian community.
 550 members from states and 20 from Union Territories.

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