India is a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic with a Parliamentary form of government which is federal in structure with unitary features. The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land and is the framework for the country’s political system. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens.
The President of India is the constitutional head of the country and is elected by an electoral college for a five-year term. The President appoints the Prime Minister who is the head of the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President on the basis of the strength of the party in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India. The Council of Ministers is responsible for the administration of the country and is headed by the Prime Minister.
The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country and is bicameral in nature. It consists of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) and the Lok Sabha (Lower House). The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is composed of members elected by the members of the State Legislative Assemblies. The Lok Sabha is composed of members directly elected by the people of India.
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country and is the final court of appeal. It is composed of a Chief Justice and 25 other judges appointed by the President of India. The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution and to declare any law passed by the Parliament or the State Legislatures as unconstitutional.
The Government of India is the federal government of the country and is responsible for the administration of the country. It is composed of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is the head of the government and is appointed by the President on the basis of the strength of the party in the Lok Sabha.
The Government of India is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the policies of the country. It is responsible for the maintenance of law and order, defence, foreign affairs, economic policy, social welfare, education, health, environment, energy, transport, communication, agriculture, industry, trade, commerce, finance, taxation, labour, science and technology.
In conclusion, the Government of India is responsible for the control and administration of the country. It is composed of the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. The Prime Minister is the head of the government and is appointed by the President on the basis of the strength of the party in the Lok Sabha. The Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of the country and is bicameral in nature. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country and is the final court of appeal.
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