He is the Head Of Government: The Prime Minister is the head of government. He is the head of the executive.He rules the country together with his ministers.
Selection of Ministers: He selects his ministers and assignes to them the ministries they are expected to run. He can dismiss any minister who performs below expectations.
Presides over Executive Meeting: As the head of government, he presides whenever there is an executive meeting.
He represents his Constituency: The prime Minister is voted into parliament by members of his constituency, so he represents their interest in parliament.
APPOINTMENT OF TOP GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS: The Prime Minister appoints some top government functionaries like the chief justice, ambassador etc.
Co -ordination of the activities of Government Departments:He coordinates the activities of al! government departments and ministries under his control.
Providing Information to Head of State on National Issues:The Prime Minister keeps the head of state informed on national issues and seeks his advice on matters of national importance.
Determination of the use of the Armed Forces:He can determine the operational use of the army when necessary. For example, 1982, the prime minister of Britain directed the British Armed Forces to go to war against Argentina.
He advices on the dissolution of parliament: When the government completes its terms of office, the prime – minister invites the head of state to parliament to dissolve it. A new elections are then held.
He Advises on Prorogation:At the end of the session, the prime minister invites the head of state to prorogue the parliament. In other words, the head of state officially brings a session of parliament to an end and , members of parliament go on recess.
Leadership of the Ruling Party:The prime minister is the leader of the party in power, it is his duty to .ensure the survival and progress of .the party.
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