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Standard IX
Civics
The Prime Minister and Council
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Mention three important functions (powers) of the Prime Minister.

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Functions (powers) of the Prime Minister are as below:
1. He recommends persons who can be appointed as ministers by the president.
2. He presides over the meetings of the council of ministers and influences its decisions.
3. He is the principal channel of communication between the president and the council of ministers.

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