Answer the following questions:

List out the powers of the Prime Minister.

the Prime Minister is the head of the government. Though the president is the head of the country he is a nominal head the real power is vested with the council of ministers. The Prime Minister along with the council of Ministers assists and advise the President in the administration of the country.

The Powers of the Prime Minister are:

1. Appointments/Removal and Allocation of the portfolios: The Council of Ministers are appointed by the president on the advise of the Prime Minister. The portfolios to the ministers are also allotted by the president and the decision of removal are also taken by him.

2. Head of the government: The Prime Minister leads the government, he coordinates the activities of the various ministries.

3. Head of the Union Cabinet: The meetings of the Union Cabinet are held under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister. All discussions of issues of national and international importance are discussed and decisions are taken under his chairmanship. He is the link between the President and the Cabinet.