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Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?

The Governor is appointed by the central government and therefore, actions of the Governor are often viewed as interference by the Central government in the functioning of the State government.

The states are unhappy about the role of governor because:


1. The Governor has the power to recommend the dismissal of the State government and suspension or dissolution of State assembly


2. The governor has the power to reserve the bill passed by the state assembly for the assent of President.


3. The Governors are not elected but appointed by the Central government. So if there exist government of different party in the state then they are skeptical about cooperation between the state government and governor.


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List four features of the Indian Constitution that give greater power to the central government than the State government.

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Why are many States unhappy about the role of the Governor?

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President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a it case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.

A. two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding dismissal of the State government.


B. Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number of crimes against women are increasing.


C. No political party has secured majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.


D. Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.


E. More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.


F. In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.

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President’s rule can be imposed in a State if the government is not being run according to the provisions of the Constitution. State whether any of the following conditions are a it case for imposition of President’s rule in the State. Give reasons.

A. two members of the State legislative assembly belonging to the main opposition party have been killed by criminals and the opposition is demanding dismissal of the State government.


B. Kidnapping of young children for ransom is on rise. The number of crimes against women are increasing.


C. No political party has secured majority in the recent elections of the State Legislative Assembly. It is feared that some MLAs from the other parties may be lured to support a political party in return for money.


D. Different political parties are ruling in the State and at the centre and they are bitter opponents of each other.


E. More than 2000 people have been killed in the communal riots.


F. In the water dispute between the two States, one State government refused to follow the decision of the Supreme Court.