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State the legislative powers of the President of India.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
The President summons and prorogues the Houses and may dissolve the Lok Sabha, addresses Parliament at the start of the first session each year, and gives or withholds assent to bills. The President nominates twelve members to the Rajya Sabha and may promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session.
No citable source has been recorded for this record. Treat it as practice material, not as fact.
Explanation
An ordinance has the force of law but lapses six weeks after Parliament reassembles unless approved.
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