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What part of the Constitution talks about the Union?**
Part Five
How many chapters is Part Five divided into?**
Five
Which chapter covers the Union Executive?**
Chapter One
Which chapter covers the Parliament?**
Chapter Two
Which chapter covers the Union Judiciary?**
Chapter Four
Who are the main members of the Union Executive?**
President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, Attorney General
Which articles cover the Union Executive?**
52 to 78
Which articles primarily deal with the President?**
52 to 62
What does Article 52 state regarding the President?**
There shall be a President of India
In whom are the executive powers of the Union vested?**
President
Who is the Supreme Commander of all defense forces?**
President
Which article deals with the Election of the President?**
Article 54
Who participates in the President's election (Electoral College)?**
All elected MPs and MLAs
Do nominated MPs and MLAs participate in the President's election?**
No
What type of election is used for the President?**
Indirect election
What is the voting system for the President's election?**
Proportional Representation, Single Transfereable Vote
How many proposers are needed for a Presidential candidate?**
50
How many seconders are needed for a Presidential candidate?**
50
What is the term of office for the President?**
Five years
To whom does the President submit their resignation?**
Vice President
Can a President be re-elected multiple times in India?**
Yes, any number of times
What is the minimum age required to be President?**
35 years
What qualification is needed regarding Parliament for a President?**
Qualified for Lok Sabha member
Is "Office of Profit" defined in the Constitution?**
No
Who administers the oath of office to the President?**
Chief Justice of India (CJI)
What is the removal process for the President called?**
Impeachment
What is the ground for President's impeachment?**
Violation of Constitution
Can an impeachment resolution be introduced in any house of Parliament?**
Yes
How many days' prior notice is needed for an impeachment resolution?**
14 days
What fraction of members must sign the impeachment resolution to initiate it?**
1/4
From which country's constitution is the impeachment process borrowed?**
USA
Who acts as President if a vacancy occurs prematurely?**
Vice President
Who had the shortest tenure as President?**
Zakir Hussain
Who had the longest tenure as President?**
Rajendra Prasad
Which article grants the President pardoning power?**
Article 72
Which pardoning power completely absolves a person?**
Pardon
Which pardoning power changes the form of punishment?**
Commute
Which pardoning power reduces duration on health grounds?**
Respite
Which pardoning power provides a temporary hold?**
Reprieve
Can the Governor pardon a death sentence?**
No
Can the Governor pardon court-martial sentences?**
No
Which article states there shall be a Vice President?**
Article 63
What is the Vice President's ex-officio role?**
Chairman of Council of States (Rajya Sabha)
Who participates in the Vice President's election?**
All MPs (Elected and Nominated)
What is the minimum age required to be Vice President?**
35 years
What qualification is needed regarding Parliament for a Vice President?**
Qualified for Rajya Sabha member
To whom does the Vice President submit their resignation?**
President
Where can the Vice President's removal resolution originate?**
Rajya Sabha only
What kind of majority is needed in Rajya Sabha for VP's removal?**
Effective majority
What kind of majority is needed in Lok Sabha for VP's removal?**
Simple majority
Is there a specified ground for the Vice President's removal?**
No
Who administers the oath of office to the Vice President?**
President
Which court deals with disputes regarding President and Vice President elections?**
Supreme Court
Which article states there shall be a President of India?**
Article 52
Which article vests the executive power of the Union in the President?**
Article 53
What does Article 54 address regarding the President?**
Election
What does Article 55 describe about the President's election?**
Manner
Which article covers the President's term of office?**
Article 56
What does Article 57 allow for the President?**
Re-election
Which article lists the qualifications for a President?**
Article 58
What does Article 59 outline for the President's office?**
Conditions
Which article deals with the President's oath or affirmation?**
Article 60
What process is detailed in Article 61 concerning the President?**
Impeachment
Which article discusses filling a vacancy in the President's office?**
Article 62
Which article grants the President pardoning power?**
Article 72
Which article states there shall be a Vice President of India?**
Article 63
What is the Vice President's ex-officio role under Article 64?**
Chairman
What does Article 65 state about the Vice President's role during a vacancy?**
Acts as President
Which article covers the election of the Vice President?**
Article 66
Which article outlines the Vice President's term?**
Article 67
What does Article 69 detail for the Vice President?**
Oath
What does Article 70 allow the Vice President to do in contingencies?**
Discharge President's functions
Which article deals with disputes regarding President and Vice President elections?**
Article 71
Which articles cover the Union Executive?**
52 to 78
Which articles cover the Parliament?**
79 to 122
Which article covers the legislative power of the President (ordinance)?**
123
Which articles cover the Union Judiciary (Supreme Court)?**
124 to 147
Which articles cover the CAG?**
14