The Indian president serves as the head of state (A), can choose the prime minister in case of a hung parliament (B), must give assent to parliamentary bills for them to become law (C), and is elected by an electoral college of national and state representatives (D).

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The Indian President

Question 39

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The Indian president

A) serves as the country's head of state symbolizing the unity of the country.
B) chooses the prime minister when parliamentary elections fail to produce a clear verdict as to which party should head a new government.
C) must approve most parliamentary bills in order for them to become laws.
D) is selected by an electoral college comprised of elected representatives from the national and state governments.
E) All of the above statements are true.

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