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India's Policy Decision Makers

The document outlines the structure and functioning of political institutions in India, focusing on the roles of the President, Prime Minister, Parliament, and Judiciary in policy decision-making. It highlights the powers of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the composition of the Executive, and the independence of the Judiciary. Additionally, it explains the decision-making processes and the relationship between various government branches.

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India's Policy Decision Makers

The document outlines the structure and functioning of political institutions in India, focusing on the roles of the President, Prime Minister, Parliament, and Judiciary in policy decision-making. It highlights the powers of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the composition of the Executive, and the independence of the Judiciary. Additionally, it explains the decision-making processes and the relationship between various government branches.

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MIND

Working of Institutions
Elements of Policy Decision Making in India

Government Order Decision Makers Political Institutions


An order announces a
major policy decision
taken by the President Prime Minister Parliament Executive Legislative Judiciary
government (Head of (Head of the (Prime Minister, (Parliament) (Supreme Court,
the state) government) Cabinet, High Court,
Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Civil Servants) Subordinate Courts).

Parliament (Legislative)
Needs of the Parliament

It is the final authority for Exercise some control over Control the money Highest forum of discussion
making laws in any country those who run the government. of governments and debate on public issues.

Constituents of Parliament

Lok Sabha (House of People) Rajya Sabha (House of States)


President
Head of the state and all executive
Members are directly elected by people. Members are indirectly elected by MLAs and MPs
actions of the Union are taken in his name

Supreme Powers of Lok Sabha Executive


Functionaries who take day-to-day decisions but do not
exercise supreme power on behalf of the people.

During joint session, Lok Sabha exercises Types


Lok Sabha controls
Lok Sabha always more powers in the council
Political Executive Permanent Executive
prevails. money matters. of minsters.
(politicians appointed (civil servants appointed
by people) on a long-term basis)

Consituents of Indian Executive

Prime Minister Council of Ministers


•Head of the Council
of Ministers and
head of the Cabinet Ministers Ministers of State with
Government Ministers of State independent charge

Powers of Supreme Court and High Court

Supreme Court Supreme Court Both acts as


is the highest determine constitutional guardian of
court of appeal. validity of any legislation. Fundamental Rights.

Judiciary Both have powers Judgements protect


Judiciary refers to all the courts at different levels in a country. to interpret the constitution. public interest.
Disputes Handled by the Courts
Independence of the Judiciary
• Not under the control of the legislature or the executive.
Cases between • Judges of Supreme Court and High Court appointed by
Cases between Cases between Case between
government at the the President.
citizens of the citizens and two or more state
union and state level. • Judge can be removed only by an impeachment motion.
country government. government.

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