Indian President and Governors are empowered with the power to pardon under Article 72 / 161 of the Indian Constitution. Article 72: Article 72 says that the President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, remit or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any …
Impeachment of President in USA: Two Houses: The legislature of the United States of America i.e. Congress of the United States consists of two houses: The Senate, in which each state, regardless of its size, is represented by two senators. House of Representatives, to which members are elected on the basis of population. Reasons for Impeachment: The USA Constitution …
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About President Address: Article 87 of the constitution provides two instances when the President specially addresses both Houses of Parliament. The President of India addresses both the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha at the beginning of the first Session after each general election when the reconstituted lower house meets for the first time. The …
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President Election: For the election of the President, the electoral college comprises of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states, besides Delhi and Puducherry. In a total, 4,896 voters vote in the election. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies …