The document provides information about the government and economy of India. It discusses that India operates as a federal republic with power divided between national and state governments. The national government has three branches - executive, legislative and judicial. It also summarizes that India has a mixed economy that was previously a command economy but has shifted to allow more private ownership and market competition in recent decades. Trade has played a key role in India's economic development.

6. India’s President is President Pratibha PATIL Question-How is the president of India chosen? ANSWER - The president is elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the legislatures of the states for a five-year term. Fun Fact – She is the 1 st woman elected to this office.

7. India’s Prime Minister is Manmohan SINGH Question-How is the prime minister of India chosen? ANSWER - prime minister chosen by parliamentary members of the majority party following legislative elections.

8. India’s parliament serves as the legislative branch. It passes the country’s laws. India’s Parliament is bicameral (has two houses). Question-What is the name of the two different houses? ANSWER- The first house of India’s parliament is called the Lok Sabha (House of the People) which are appointed by state officals, and the second house is the Rajya Sabha (Council of the States) which is popularly elected.

9. The judicial branch consists of India’s Supreme Court. Question-What does India’s Supreme Court do? ANSWER - India’s SC is responsible for making sure the executive and legislative branches carry out their duties according to India’s constitution

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