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8 functions and power of Prime minister

Prime Minister; His Functions And Power

1. Head of government
2. Administration of the country
3. Leader of his party
4. Chairman of all cabinet meetings
5. Ministerial appointment
6. Removal of a minister
7. Conferences
8. Supervision of other departments

1. Head of government: The prime minister is the head of government and the chief executive of the state.



2. Administration of the country: The administration of the country is done by the prime minister and his cabinet.

3. Leader of his party: He is the leader of the party that won the highest number of seats in Parliament.

4. Chairman of all cabinet meetings: He is the chairman of all cabinet meetings.

5. Ministerial appointment: He appoints his ministers from his party members in Parliament.

6. Removal of a minister: He can remove or dismiss a minister from his cabinet.

7. Conferences: He attends and represents his country in most of the international conferences and organizations, e.g. U.N.O., Commonwealth, economic groupings etc

8. Supervision of other departments: Activities of other departments are coordinated and supervised by the prime minister and his cabinet.
functions of prime minister