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Union Executive from "summary" of Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth
The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the Council of Ministers, and the Attorney General of India. The President is the head of the Union Executive and is also the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. The President is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the legislative assemblies of the States. The President is the nominal executive, while the real powers are vested in the Council of Ministers, with the Prime Minister as the head. The Vice-President is the second-highest constitutional functionary in the country. The Vice-President acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the President in the absence of the President. The Vice-President is elected by an electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament. The Prime Minister is the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha and is appointed by the President. The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and is responsible for aiding and advising the President in the exercise of his functions. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. The Council of Ministers is composed of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. The Cabinet Ministers are the senior members of the Council of Ministers and are responsible for major decisions. The Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers assist the Cabinet Ministers in their functions. The Attorney General of India is the chief legal advisor to the Government of India and is appointed by the President. The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of the Parliament, but does not have the right to vote. The Attorney General represents the Government of India in legal matters and provides legal advice to the Government. The Union Executive plays a crucial role in the governance of the country. The President, Vice-President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and Attorney General work together to ensure the smooth functioning of the government and the implementation of policies and laws. Each member of the Union Executive has specific roles and responsibilities, and together they form the backbone of the executive branch of the Indian government.
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