Political Science 2: India

What is the main reasons that governments are largely state based in India?

Because of the large amount of ethnic and cultural diversity.

Where on the spectrum does the political party Indian National Congress lay?

Slightly left of center

Where on the spectrum does the political party Communist Party of India lay?

Very left, promote large government involvement

Where on the spectrum does the political party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or Indian People's Party lay?

More right, emphasize privatization and small government

In India how are the President and Vice President elected?

President/VP elected through Parliamentary electoral college

How is the prime minters of India elected?

Prime minister elected by House of the people

Who does the Counsel of states represent? How many appointments are made by the president and how are their powers similar or different than the House of the People?

Represents India's States and territories 12 appointments by president Same power as People's house in writing, weaker in practice

In india what was the East India Company?

A monopoly charter over Indian resources

Who are the judges of the judical branch appointed by? Do they have a large amount of power and are they clear of corruption?

-Appointed by President -Limited power: parliament can amend the Constitution and the power to interpret the Constitution is limited -Corruption and inefficiency

Who is the current Prime Minister of India? What is his role in government and under that what are his 2 main jobs?

-Narendra Modi Most important political figure: 1.Leader of the majority party in the lower house 2.Responsible for day to day political affairs

Who is the current president of india and what are three of his main powers and what is his role?

-Pranab Mukherjee 1.appoint a Prime Minister 2.Declare an emergency rule 3.Advise the Prime Minister and Cabinet -Symbolic Role

Who was India's main colonizer? What was the main resources taken? Did they have a central Government? What was the effect on the caste system?

-The British -Spice Trade -No Central Government -Furthered the Caste System

What are the names of the two houses of the legislative branch in India?

1.Hourse of the People 2. Counsil of States

What are the three invasions that have influenced India's society today?

1.Pre Colonialism 2.Hinduism Created from Indo-Aryans migration 3,000 years ago 2,000 years of isolation 3.Muslim Invaders in the eighth century

In the House of the People, who do they represent and one major power the house has?

2 million people Can introduce financial based Bills

How is the Cabinet in India chosen and where does he find them?

Chosen by the Prime Minister Members of Parliament

How is the Council in India elected?

Council elected by state legislatures

How are the House of the people elected in India?

House of the People elected by popular vote