Question

Answer the following question briefly:
In the context of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers, explain the following:
Formation of the Council of Ministers

Answer 1

The Prime Minister selects a number of ministers according to his/her preference and submits a list to the President. When the President approves and appoints the Ministers on the list, the Council of Ministers is formed.
The Council of Ministers has three ranks within if –

1. Cabinet Ministers
2. Ministers of State and
3. Deputy Ministers.

All ministers of the Council have to be members of either House of Parliament. In case a non-member is selected, he/ she has to be elected to either House within 6 months from the date of appointment.