Is the Parliament of India the legislature? If so why is the president the executive head?

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Is the Parliament of India the legislature? If so why is the president the executive head?

2007-01-01 20:53:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government

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Because someone must have the authority to call a new election or "swear-in" the new Prime Minister.

Just like in UK - our legislature are the two Houses of Parliament but HM the Queen is Head of State.

2007-01-01 20:59:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ak23566 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes , because India has a Parliamentary Constitution , the Leader of the majority party in Parliament is called upon to form the Government . However , the President is , supposedly, the Head of the Executive , & all government business is carried on in his name -- under his signature . However, he is only the titular head , as he is not elected by the people directly , but only through an 'Electoral College ,'

2007-01-02 05:09:10 · answer #2 · answered by yjnt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋