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	}}The '''Government of India''' (GoI), also referred to as the '''Union Government''' or the '''Central Government''', is the supreme governing authority of the [[Republic of India]]. It operates under the framework of the [[Constitution of India]], which came into effect on 26 January 1950.~~<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-government-india</ref>~~ The government is divided into three branches: the '''Executive''', the '''Legislature''', and the '''Judiciary'''.		}}The '''Government of India''' (GoI), also referred to as the '''Union Government''' or the '''Central Government''', is the supreme governing authority of the [[Republic of India]]. It operates under the framework of the [[Constitution of India]], which came into effect on 26 January 1950. The government is divided into three branches: the '''Executive''', the '''Legislature''', and the '''Judiciary'''.

	== Structure ==		== Structure ==

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	The '''Government of India''' (GoI), also referred to as the '''Union Government''' or the '''Central Government''', is the supreme governing authority of the [[Republic of India]]. It operates under the framework of the [[Constitution of India]], which came into effect on 26 January 1950.<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-government-india</ref> The government is divided into three branches: the '''Executive''', the '''Legislature''', and the '''Judiciary'''.		\|imagealt=Emblem of the Government of India
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			}}The '''Government of India''' (GoI), also referred to as the '''Union Government''' or the '''Central Government''', is the supreme governing authority of the [[Republic of India]]. It operates under the framework of the [[Constitution of India]], which came into effect on 26 January 1950.<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-government-india</ref> The government is divided into three branches: the '''Executive''', the '''Legislature''', and the '''Judiciary'''.

	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
	India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic. The Government of India governs 28 states and 8 union territories and has exclusive authority over subjects listed in the Union List such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and national economy.~~<ref>https://www.mea.gov.in/indian-government.htm</ref>~~		India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic. The Government of India governs 28 states and 8 union territories and has exclusive authority over subjects listed in the Union List such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and national economy.

	=== Executive ===		=== Executive ===
	The executive power of the Union is vested in the [[President of India]]. However, the real authority lies with the [[Prime Minister of India]] and the [[Council of Ministers]].~~<ref>https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india</ref>~~		The executive power of the Union is vested in the [[President of India]]. However, the real authority lies with the [[Prime Minister of India]] and the [[Council of Ministers]].

	* The '''President''' is the constitutional head of the state and also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.		* The '''President''' is the constitutional head of the state and also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
	* The '''Prime Minister''' is the head of government and leads the Council of Ministers.		* The '''Prime Minister''' is the head of government and leads the Council of Ministers.
	* The '''Council of Ministers''' includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. They are collectively responsible to the [[Lok Sabha]].~~<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/council-ministers</ref>~~		* The '''Council of Ministers''' includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. They are collectively responsible to the [[Lok Sabha]].

	=== Legislature ===		=== Legislature ===
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	* '''[[Lok Sabha]]''' (House of the People) – Lower House, directly elected by the people		* '''[[Lok Sabha]]''' (House of the People) – Lower House, directly elected by the people
	* '''[[Rajya Sabha]]''' (Council of States) – Upper House, indirectly elected by members of state legislatures~~<ref>https://sansad.in/</ref>~~		* '''[[Rajya Sabha]]''' (Council of States) – Upper House, indirectly elected by members of state legislatures

	The Parliament is responsible for enacting laws, approving the budget, and holding the Executive accountable.~~<ref>https://parliamentofindia.nic.in/</ref>~~		The Parliament is responsible for enacting laws, approving the budget, and holding the Executive accountable.

	=== Judiciary ===		=== Judiciary ===
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	* The '''[[Supreme Court of India]]''' – the apex court and final interpreter of the Constitution		* The '''[[Supreme Court of India]]''' – the apex court and final interpreter of the Constitution
	* The '''[[High Courts]]''' – function at the state level		* The '''[[High Courts]]''' – function at the state level
	* The Subordinate/District Courts – at the local level~~<ref>https://main.sci.gov.in/</ref>~~		* The Subordinate/District Courts – at the local level

	The Supreme Court ensures that laws and government actions conform to the Constitution.		The Supreme Court ensures that laws and government actions conform to the Constitution.

	== Constitutional Framework ==		== Constitutional Framework ==
	The Indian government operates under the guidance of the [[Constitution of India]], which defines the roles, responsibilities, powers, and limitations of all organs of government. It ensures separation of powers and provides for checks and balances.~~<ref>https://www.constitutionofindia.net/constitution_of_india/</ref>~~		The Indian government operates under the guidance of the [[Constitution of India]], which defines the roles, responsibilities, powers, and limitations of all organs of government. It ensures separation of powers and provides for checks and balances.

	== Responsibilities ==		== Responsibilities ==
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	* Currency and central banking		* Currency and central banking
	* Law and order in Union Territories		* Law and order in Union Territories
	* Welfare schemes and central economic planning~~<ref>https://www.niti.gov.in/</ref>~~		* Welfare schemes and central economic planning

	== Federal Features ==		== Federal Features ==
	Although India has a federal structure, it leans toward centralization. During national emergencies, the Union Government can override state powers, making it a quasi-federal system.~~<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/constitution-india/federal-structure</ref>~~		Although India has a federal structure, it leans toward centralization. During national emergencies, the Union Government can override state powers, making it a quasi-federal system.

	== See Also ==		== See Also ==

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The '''Government of India''' (GoI), also referred to as the '''Union Government''' or the '''Central Government''', is the supreme governing authority of the [[Republic of India]]. It operates under the framework of the [[Constitution of India]], which came into effect on 26 January 1950.<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/official-website-government-india</ref> The government is divided into three branches: the '''Executive''', the '''Legislature''', and the '''Judiciary'''.

== Structure ==
India is a federal parliamentary democratic republic. The Government of India governs 28 states and 8 union territories and has exclusive authority over subjects listed in the Union List such as defense, foreign affairs, atomic energy, and national economy.<ref>https://www.mea.gov.in/indian-government.htm</ref>

=== Executive ===
The executive power of the Union is vested in the [[President of India]]. However, the real authority lies with the [[Prime Minister of India]] and the [[Council of Ministers]].<ref>https://legislative.gov.in/constitution-of-india</ref>

* The '''President''' is the constitutional head of the state and also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
* The '''Prime Minister''' is the head of government and leads the Council of Ministers.
* The '''Council of Ministers''' includes Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, and Deputy Ministers. They are collectively responsible to the [[Lok Sabha]].<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/council-ministers</ref>

=== Legislature ===
The legislative branch is known as the [[Parliament of India]], which consists of two houses:

* '''[[Lok Sabha]]''' (House of the People) – Lower House, directly elected by the people
* '''[[Rajya Sabha]]''' (Council of States) – Upper House, indirectly elected by members of state legislatures<ref>https://sansad.in/</ref>

The Parliament is responsible for enacting laws, approving the budget, and holding the Executive accountable.<ref>https://parliamentofindia.nic.in/</ref>

=== Judiciary ===
The Judiciary of India is independent and comprises three levels:

* The '''[[Supreme Court of India]]''' – the apex court and final interpreter of the Constitution
* The '''[[High Courts]]''' – function at the state level
* The Subordinate/District Courts – at the local level<ref>https://main.sci.gov.in/</ref>

The Supreme Court ensures that laws and government actions conform to the Constitution.

== Constitutional Framework ==
The Indian government operates under the guidance of the [[Constitution of India]], which defines the roles, responsibilities, powers, and limitations of all organs of government. It ensures separation of powers and provides for checks and balances.<ref>https://www.constitutionofindia.net/constitution_of_india/</ref>

== Responsibilities ==
The Government of India is responsible for national-level policy-making and administration. Key responsibilities include:

* National security and defense
* Foreign relations and international trade
* National transportation and infrastructure
* Currency and central banking
* Law and order in Union Territories
* Welfare schemes and central economic planning<ref>https://www.niti.gov.in/</ref>

== Federal Features ==
Although India has a federal structure, it leans toward centralization. During national emergencies, the Union Government can override state powers, making it a quasi-federal system.<ref>https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/constitution-india/federal-structure</ref>

== See Also ==
* [[President of India]]
* [[Prime Minister of India]]
* [[Council of Ministers]]
* [[Parliament of India]]
* [[Supreme Court of India]]
* [[Constitution of India]]
* [[Federalism in India]]

== References ==
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