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Suppose you have a penfriend who lives in Los Angeles in the USA. He/She wants to know the difference in powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. - History and Civics

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Suppose you have a penfriend who lives in Los Angeles in the USA. He/She wants to know the difference in powers of the Presidents of India and the USA. Tell him/her the differences and also who has more powers.

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The differences in power between the Presidents of India and the United States are:

S. No. President of India President of USA
1. The Indian president is elected indirectly through elected Parliament and State Legislative Assembly members. The US president is elected directly by its people.
2. The Indian president is simply the official ruler of the state. The US president acts as both the head of state and the head of government.
3. The Indian president serves a 5-year term and can be re-elected multiple times. The US President serves for four years and may only be re-elected once.
4. The Indian Parliament comprises the President, Vice-President, and two houses: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The president of the United States is not subject to legislative oversight.
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Chapter 17: The President and The Vice-President - EXERCISES [Page 204]

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Morning Star Total History and Civics [English] Class 10
Chapter 17 The President and The Vice-President
EXERCISES | Q V. 1. | Page 204
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