Indian Polity and Politics

Indian Polity and Politics Indian Polity The form of government in India Governs matters specific to the states of India. State Govt. Bicameral Union having two chambers or branches Government Governs matters related to the country as a whole. Divided by Population Divided by States India 543 (Constituencies) 36 (State Assembly) Legislative Assembly Elections General Elections Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha winning party/ Majority Party 545 245 Upper House Lower House Parliament Cabinet of India 27 +* President Vice President performs daily administration Executive Branch creates the law Legislative Branch ndian Administrative Services Implements the law chief Justice Civil Branch Supreme Court Associate Justice High Courts Verifies the law Judicial Branch. Union Government Powers • Head of state Formal Head of Executive, Legislative and Judiciary • Commander-in-chief of Indian Armed Forces • Appoints the Chief Justice of India • Head of government • Head of Lok Sabha • Had the real powers in the government • Appoints the cabinet of India President Prime Minister Head of the Cabinet of India • Second highest constitutional office in India • Ex-Officio Chairperson of Rajya Sabha • Chief officer of the Indian Administrative Services Vice President Cabinet Secretary Sources: Wikipedia - Government of India, President, Prime Minister, Politics of India Youtube videos - Elections in India