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Functions of the Prime Minister

a) to conduct the meeting of the council of Ministers.
b) to report to the President about activities performed by the
government

c) to supervise, evaluate and direct ministerial activities,

d) to represent in international forum as the Head of the Government
e) to chair the meeting of the National Planning Commission, etc.

Glossary

oath – to make promise.
interim – for a short period.
proclaim – announce.

recommendation – the act of giving certification or permission.
council – organizational body.

Note to the teacher: Describe in detail the qualities and responsibilities of a leader.

ExERCISES
ExERCISES

1. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false for the following statements.
a) President has to safeguard the constitution.

b) Head of the government of a country is the Prime Minister.
c) The Prime Minister chairs the meeting of the National

Planning Commission.

d) The President chairs the meeting of the Council of
Ministers.

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