RuleMate India

SHORT ANSWER: The powers and responsibilities of the Indian government are outlined in Articles 52 to 78 of the Indian Constitution. DETAILS: - Article 52: Establishes the office of the President of India. - Article 53: Details the executive power of the President. - Article 54: Discusses the election of the President. - Article 55: Covers the manner of election of the President. - Article 56: States the conditions of President's office. - Article 57: Discusses the eligibility for re-election. - Article 58: Outlines the qualifications for the President. - Article 59: Discusses the conditions of President's office. - Article 60: Covers the oath or affirmation by the President. - Article 61: Discusses the procedure for impeachment of the President. - Article 62: Covers the time of holding elections to the office of President. - Article 63: Establishes the office of the Vice-President. - Article 64: Details the Vice-President's role as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. - Article 65: Discusses the Vice-President's powers during the President's absence. - Article 66: Covers the election of the Vice-President. - Article 67: Discusses the conditions for the Vice-President's office. - Article 68: Covers the time of holding elections for the Vice-President. - Article 69: Discusses the oath or affirmation by the Vice-President. - Article 70: Covers the responsibilities of the Vice-President in case of vacancy. - Article 71: Discusses matters related to the election of the President and Vice-President. - Article 72: Outlines the President's power to grant pardons. - Article 73: Discusses the extent of executive power of the Union. - Article 74: Covers the advice of the Council of Ministers to the President. - Article 75: Discusses the appointment of the Prime Minister and other Ministers. - Article 76: Covers the appointment of the Attorney General. - Article 77: Discusses the conduct of business of the Government of India. - Article 78: Outlines the duties of the Prime Minister regarding the President. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - None specified for these articles. SOURCE: - Constitution of India