Chief Minister of Delhi

High school (ages 12+)
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1. Where is Chief Minister of Delhi?National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
2. How many people live in Chief Minister of Delhi?Over 20 million residents
3. How big is Chief Minister of Delhi?1,484 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Chief Minister of Delhi?New Delhi
5. How does someone become the Chief Minister of Delhi?After elections, the party that wins most seats is invited by the Lieutenant Governor to form a government. The President then appoints that party’s leader as Chief Minister if they keep the assembly’s confidence.
6. Who is in charge of Delhi instead of the Chief Minister?The Lieutenant Governor is the legal head of Delhi, but the real executive power is with the Chief Minister.

De Jure Head: The legal or official head, as recognized by law.
De Facto Executive Authority: The actual power and control to make decisions and govern.
Collective Responsibility: The principle that all members of the government are accountable for their actions as a group.