President of India

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

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1. What is the current president?Droupadi Murmu
2. What is the date of office assumption?July 25, 2022
3. How is the President of India chosen?The President is elected indirectly by an electoral college. This college includes members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies, not a direct vote by the public.
4. Who is the current President of India?Droupadi Murmu is the 15th President. She began her term on July 25, 2022, and is the first tribal woman to hold the office.

Head of State: The chief public representative of a country, embodying its sovereignty and national identity.
Parliamentary Democracy: A system of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature.
Electoral College: A body of electors chosen by the voters in each state to elect the president and vice president.
Council of Ministers: A collective body of ministers responsible for advising the head of government and executing policy.