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ICSE-X-HistCivics

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    The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following : (a) The formation of the Cabinet. (b) Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet. (c) Any two legislative powers of the Cabinet.
    Ans : (a) The formation of the Cabinet: The Cabinet means the Council consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers of Cabinet rank. These ministers are important party leaders and trusted men of the Prime Ministers. The Cabinet consists of some 25 senior ministers. All cabinet ministers are ministers but all ministers are not cabinet members. (b) Administrative powers of the Cabinet:

    1. The cabinet is a policy making body. It formulates the external and domestic policies of the government.

    2. It takes decision in problems of defence and security needs.

    (c) Legislative powers:

    1. The Cabinet is instrumental in planning and moving the Amendment to the constitution.

    2. The Cabinet initiates more than 95% of the bills. These bills are given priority and preference over private bills. The Cabinet explains the merits of the Bill.

  • #4-a [2]
    The formation of the Cabinet.
    Ans : The formation of the Cabinet: The Cabinet means the Council consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers of Cabinet rank. These ministers are important party leaders and trusted men of the Prime Ministers. The Cabinet consists of some 25 senior ministers. All cabinet ministers are ministers but all ministers are not cabinet members.
  • #4-b [4]
    Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.
    Ans : Administrative powers of the Cabinet:

    1. The cabinet is a policy making body. It formulates the external and domestic policies of the government.

    2. It takes decision in problems of defence and security needs.

  • #4-c [4]
    Any two legislative powers of the Cabinet.
    Ans : Legislative powers:

    1. The Cabinet is instrumental in planning and moving the Amendment to the constitution.

    2. The Cabinet initiates more than 95% of the bills. These bills are given priority and preference over private bills. The Cabinet explains the merits of the Bill.