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With reference to the Parliament of India, 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Your answer: —  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

The correct answer is option C (statements 2 and 3 are correct).

**Statement 1 is incorrect** because the President is bound to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister in the exercise of his/her functions, as mandated by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976[1]. This binding advice applies to prorogation as well, so the President does require ministerial advice for this action.

**Statement 2 is correct** as the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die when the business of a session is completed, and within the next few days, the President issues a notification for prorogation of the session[2]. However, the President can also prorogue the House while in session[2], confirming there is no constitutional bar.

**Statement 3 is correct** because the Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister, who can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term[3]. Save in exceptional circumstances (like when the council loses majority), this is done on ministerial advice.

Sources
  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > 200 ,yj' lndian Polity > p. 200
  2. [2] Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Prorogation > p. 236
  3. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 13: Parliamentary System > DEMERITS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM > p. 133
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Q. With reference to the Parliament of India, 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Counci…
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Origin: From standard books Fairness: High fairness Books / CA: 10/10 · 0/10

This is a high-fairness, 'Sitter' category question derived directly from standard texts like Laxmikanth (Chapters on President & Parliament). It tests the fundamental interplay between Article 74 (binding advice) and Article 85 (Sessions). If you are getting this wrong, you are reading the book passively without distinguishing between 'Constitutional Power' and 'Procedural Convention'.

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Statement 1
In the Parliament of India, does the President require the advice of the Council of Ministers to prorogue a House of Parliament?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > 200 ,yj' lndian Polity > p. 200
Presence: 4/5
“There shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who 'shall', in the exercise of his/her functions, act in accordance with such advice (Article 74). • 3. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 (enacted by the Indira Gandhi Government) made the President bound by The advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister 16. The 44th Constitution Amendment Act of 1978 (enacted by the Janata Party Government headed by Morarji Desai) authorised the President to require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice either generally or otherwise.”
Why this source?
  • Identifies Article 74: there shall be a Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President.
  • Specifies the President 'shall, in the exercise of his/her functions, act in accordance with such advice' — tying presidential functions to ministerial advice.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > Indian President compared with American President and English Crown. > p. 232
Presence: 4/5
“Previous advice, the President shall be bound to act according to that advice. Article 74(1), as it stands after the 44th Amendment, 1978, stands thus: (1) There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice. Provided that the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, either generally or otherwise, and the President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such reconsideration. The position to-day, therefore, is that the debate whether the President of India has any power to act contrary to the advice given by the Council of Ministers has become meaningless.”
Why this source?
  • Reproduces Article 74(1) after the 44th Amendment that the President shall act in accordance with Council advice.
  • Adds that the President may ask for reconsideration but must follow the advice after reconsideration, limiting independent presidential action.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 21: Central Council of Ministers > NATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERS > p. 214
Presence: 4/5
“j NATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERS Article 74 provides for a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his/her functions. The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendment Acts have made the advice binding on the Preside l1 t. 1 Further, the nature of advi ce tendered by ministers to the President cannot be enquired by any court. This provisio n emphasises the intimate and the confidential relationship between the President <Ind the ministers. In V.N.R. Rao case la ( 1971) , the Supreme Court held that "even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office.”
Why this source?
  • Explains the binding nature of ministers' advice and that its nature cannot be enquired into by courts, reinforcing ministerial primacy in presidential functions.
  • Notes continuity of the Council of Ministers' authority even in exceptional situations, implying presidential acts are governed by ministerial advice.
Statement 2
In the Parliament of India, is prorogation of a House generally carried out after the House has been adjourned sine die?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Prorogation > p. 236
Presence: 5/5
“The presiding officer (Speaker or Chairman) declares the House adjourned sine die, when the business of a session is completed. Within the next few days, the President issues a notification for prorogation of the session . However, the President can also prorogue the House while in session. The specific differences between adjournment and prorogation are summarised in 1llble 23.1.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the presiding officer declares the House adjourned sine die when session business is complete.
  • Says that within the next few days the President issues a notification for prorogation of the session.
  • Adds the caveat that prorogation can also occur while the House is in session, implying the normal sequence is after sine die.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 245
Presence: 4/5
“A "session" don. is the period of time between' the first meeting of a Parliament, and its prorogation or dissolution. The period between the prorogation of Parliament and its re·assembly in a new session is termed "recess". Within a session, there are a number of daily "sittings" separated by . adjournments, which postpone the further consideration of business for a specified time-hours, days or weeks. The sitting of a House may be terminated by: (a) dissolution; (b) prorogation; or (c) adjournment: (i) As stated already, only the House of the People is subject to dissolution.”
Why this source?
  • Defines a session as ending by prorogation or dissolution, distinguishing these from adjournments.
  • Explains that daily sittings are separated by adjournments (which postpone business) while prorogation terminates the session, supporting the post-adjournment role of prorogation.
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 246
Presence: 4/5
“246 INTRODUCTION TO THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA [CHAP. 12 daily sittings of the House of the People and the Council of States belongs to the Speaker and the Chairman, respectively. A dissolution brings the House of the People to an end (so that there must be a fresh election), while prorogation merely terminates a session. Adjournment does not put an end to the existence of a session of Parliament but merely postpones the further transaction of business for a specified time, hours, days or weeks. (iii) A dissolution ends the very life of the existing House of the People so that all matters pending before the House lapse with the dissolution.”
Why this source?
  • Contrasts adjournment (does not end a session) with prorogation (which merely terminates a session), supporting the view that prorogation follows completion of business.
  • Clarifies the functional difference between adjournment and prorogation, consistent with prorogation occurring after adjournment sine die.
Statement 3
In the Parliament of India, is there any constitutional bar to the President proroguing a House while it is in session (i.e., can the President prorogue a House that is in session)?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 245
Presence: 5/5
“Sessions of Parliament. The President's power-(a) to summon either House; (b) to prorogue either House; and (c) to dissolve the House of the People has already been noted (in the chapter titled 'The Union Executive', ante). ' As regards summoning, the Constitution imposes a duty upon the President, namely, that he must summon each House at such intervals 'that six months shall not intervene between its last sitting in one session and the date appointed for its first sitting in the next session [Article 85(1)] Adjournment, prorogation. It would, in this context, be useful to distinguish gation and dissolu· prorogation and dissolution from adjournment.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly lists the President's constitutional power 'to prorogue either House', indicating authority to end sessions.
  • Positions prorogation alongside summoning and dissolution as presidential functions, implying no textual bar to proroguing a sitting.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 236
Presence: 5/5
“Rajya Sabha, being a permanent House, is not subject to dissolution. Only the Lok Sabha is • Col1: 1.; Adjournment: It only terminates a sitting and not a session of the House.; Col3: 1.; Prorogation: It not only terminates a sitting but also a session of the House. • Col1: 2.; Adjournment: It is done by presiding officer of the House.; Col3: 2.; Prorogation: It is done by the President of India. • Col1: 3.; Adjournment: It does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House and the same can be resumed when the House meets again.; Col3: 3.”
Why this source?
  • Defines prorogation as an action that terminates a sitting and a session of the House.
  • Specifies that prorogation is done by the President, linking the act of ending a session directly to presidential power.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > ORGANISATION OF PARLIAMENT > p. 222
Presence: 4/5
“A bill passed by both the Houses of Parliament cannot become law without the President's assent. He/ she also performs certain functions relating to the proceedings of the Parliament, for example, he/ she summons and pro-rogues both the Houses, dissolves the Lok Sabha, addresses both the Houses, issues ordinances when they are not in session, and so on. In this respect, the framers of the Indian Constitution relied on the British pattern rather than the American pattern. In Britain, the Parliament consists of the Crown (King or Queen), the House of Lords (Upper House) and the House of Commons (Lower House).”
Why this source?
  • States the President 'summons and prorogues both the Houses', reinforcing presidential competence to prorogue.
  • Groups prorogation with other presidential functions related to parliamentary proceedings, suggesting it is a regular constitutional power.
Statement 4
In the Parliament of India, is the dissolution of the Lok Sabha effected by the President of India?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Dissolution > p. 237
Presence: 5/5
“subject to dissolution. Unlike a prorogation, a dissolution ends the very life of the existing House, and a new House is constituted after general elections are held. The dissolution of the Lok Sabha may take place in either of two ways: • 1. Automatic dissolution, that is, on the expiry of its tenure of five years or the terms as extended during a national emergency; or • 2. Whenever the President decides to dissolve the House, which he is authorised to do. Once the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its normal tenure, the dissolution is irrevocable. When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business including bills, motions, resolutions, notices, petitions and so on pending before it or its committees lapse.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the President is authorised to dissolve the Lok Sabha.
  • Describes dissolution as one of the two ways the Lok Sabha may end, including Presidential action.
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > Legislative Powers > p. 193
Presence: 5/5
“The President is a n integral p'\l rt of the Parliament of India, and enjoys the fo ll owing legislative powers. • (a) He /she can summon nor prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha . He/ she can also summon a joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament, which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha . • (b) He/she can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after each general election and the first session of each year. having special knowledge orpractical experience in literature, science, art and social service. • (f) He/ she no longer (before 2020) two members to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community.”
Why this source?
  • Lists dissolution of the Lok Sabha among the President's legislative powers.
  • Groups dissolving the Lok Sabha with other formal powers like summoning and proroguing Parliament.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 13: Parliamentary System > DEMERITS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM > p. 133
Presence: 4/5
“In these capacities, he/she plays a significant and highly crucial role in the functioning of the government. 7. Dissolution of the Lower House The lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the President on recommendation of the Prime Minister. In other words, the Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term and hold fresh elections. This means that the executive enjoys the right to get the legislature dissolved in a parliamentary system. 8. Secrecy The ministers operate on the principle of secrecy of procedure and cannot divulge information about their proceedings, policies and decisions.”
Why this source?
  • Clarifies that the President dissolves the Lok Sabha on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
  • Explains the executive role (PM's advice) behind the President's act of dissolution.
Statement 5
In the Parliament of India, does the President dissolve the Lok Sabha, except in exceptional circumstances, on the advice of the Council of Ministers?
Origin: Direct from books Fairness: Straightforward Book-answerable
From standard books
Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 13: Parliamentary System > DEMERITS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM > p. 133
Presence: 5/5
“In these capacities, he/she plays a significant and highly crucial role in the functioning of the government. 7. Dissolution of the Lower House The lower house of the Parliament (Lok Sabha) can be dissolved by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. In other words, the Prime Minister can advise the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha before the expiry of its term and hold fresh elections. This means that the executive enjoys the right to get the legislature dissolved in a parliamentary system. 8. Secrecy The Ministers operate on the principle of secrecy of procedure and cannot divulge information about their proceedings, policies and decisions.”
Why this source?
  • Explicitly states the Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
  • Specifies the Prime Minister can advise dissolution before the expiry of the term, matching the 'on advice' formulation.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 21: Central Council of Ministers > NATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERS > p. 214
Presence: 5/5
“j NATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERS Article 74 provides for a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his/her functions. The 42nd and 44th Constitutional Amendment Acts have made the advice binding on the Preside l1 t. 1 Further, the nature of advi ce tendered by ministers to the President cannot be enquired by any court. This provisio n emphasises the intimate and the confidential relationship between the President <Ind the ministers. In V.N.R. Rao case la ( 1971) , the Supreme Court held that "even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers does not cease to hold office.”
Why this source?
  • Explains Article 74 requires a Council of Ministers headed by the PM to aid and advise the President.
  • Notes the 42nd and 44th Amendments made ministerial advice binding on the President, reinforcing that dissolution follows ministerial advice.
Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 18: President > 200 ,yj' lndian Polity > p. 200
Presence: 4/5
“In other words, the President can act on his/her discretion (that is, without the advice of the ministers) under the following situations: (i) Appointment of Prime Minister when no party has a clear majority in the Lok Sabha or when the Prime Minister is in office dies suddenly and there is no obvious successor. (ii) Dismissal of Council of Ministers when it cannot prove the confidence of the Lok Sabha. (iii) Dissolution of Lok Sabha if Council of Ministers has lost its majority.”
Why this source?
  • Specifies circumstances where the President can act at his/her discretion, including dissolution of Lok Sabha if the Council of Ministers has lost its majority.
  • Provides the 'exceptional circumstances' caveat that the statement mentions.
Pattern takeaway: UPSC loves the 'Grey Zone' between the Presiding Officer's role (Adjournment Sine Die) and the President's role (Prorogation). They test if you know that while Prorogation *usually* follows Sine Die, the Constitution does not *mandate* that sequence.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Sitter. Direct hits from Laxmikanth (Ch: Parliament & President). No current affairs required.
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: The 'Termination of Session' theme. Specifically, the timeline: Sitting → Adjournment → Adjournment Sine Die → Prorogation → Dissolution.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Memorize the 'Death of Business' rules: 1) Prorogation kills Notices but NOT Bills. 2) Dissolution kills Bills (with specific exceptions: e.g., Pending in RS, not passed by LS = Safe). 3) Adjournment kills nothing. 4) Article 85: Max gap of 6 months is between 'last sitting' and 'first sitting', not prorogation dates.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: When reading Executive powers, always apply the 'Article 74 Filter': Is this action discretionary? If not, the phrase 'on advice of CoM' is implied. Statement 1 fails this filter immediately.
Concept hooks from this question
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Article 74 — Presidential functions tied to ministerial advice
💡 The insight

Presidential exercise of functions is required to follow the advice of the Council of Ministers, which governs actions like prorogation.

High-yield for constitutional questions: it explains the executive relationship between the President and Council of Ministers, links to Articles 74/75, and helps answer questions on ceremonial vs. real executive powers.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > 200 ,yj' lndian Polity > p. 200
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > Indian President compared with American President and English Crown. > p. 232
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, does the President require the advice of the Council..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 Binding nature of ministerial advice (42nd & 44th Amendments)
💡 The insight

The amendments made ministerial advice binding and allowed the President limited power to seek reconsideration, shaping whether the President can act independently.

Important for IAS/UPSC mains and prelims: tests knowledge of amendment impact on executive power, constitutional amendments, and limits on discretionary presidential authority.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 18: President > 200 ,yj' lndian Polity > p. 200
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > Indian President compared with American President and English Crown. > p. 232
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 21: Central Council of Ministers > NATURE OF ADVICE BY MINISTERS > p. 214
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, does the President require the advice of the Council..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 President as an integral part of Parliament (but not a member)
💡 The insight

The President is constitutionally part of Parliament, so actions like prorogation involve the President's constitutional role constrained by ministerial advice.

Useful for polity questions linking the composition and functions of Parliament with the Union Executive; aids in answering questions on roles, privileges, and procedural powers of Parliament.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > ORGANISATION OF PARLIAMENT > p. 222
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, does the President require the advice of the Council..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Adjournment vs Prorogation
💡 The insight

Adjournment merely postpones sittings while prorogation terminates a parliamentary session; this explains the usual sequence at session end.

High-yield for UPSC: questions often ask functional differences between parliamentary procedures. Mastering this clarifies when business lapses, who issues termination, and links to dissolution and recess concepts; useful for both polity theory and procedural scenario questions.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 246
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 245
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, is prorogation of a House generally carried out afte..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Authority and Timing of Prorogation
💡 The insight

The President (or Governor for states) issues notifications to prorogue sessions, usually within days after adjournment sine die, though prorogation can occur while in session.

Important for answers about constitutional powers and executive functions in legislature management. Helps tackle questions on who prorogues, typical timing, and exceptions where prorogation may interrupt a sitting.

📚 Reading List :
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Prorogation > p. 236
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 33: State Legislature > Prorogation > p. 341
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, is prorogation of a House generally carried out afte..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S2
👉 Session, Sitting and Recess Differentiation
💡 The insight

A 'session' ends by prorogation or dissolution; within a session, daily 'sittings' are separated by adjournments and the period after prorogation is recess.

Core terminology that recurs in polity questions; mastering these distinctions aids in answering procedural, constitutional and comparative questions about legislative timelines and consequences of different terminations.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 245
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 246
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, is prorogation of a House generally carried out afte..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 Presidential power to summon and prorogue Parliament
💡 The insight

The President has constitutional authority to summon and to prorogue either House of Parliament.

High-yield for questions on executive-legislature relations and parliamentary procedure; explains which parliamentary-session powers belong to the President and helps address limits on executive action in legislative contexts.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 12: The Union Legislature > p. 245
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > ORGANISATION OF PARLIAMENT > p. 222
🔗 Anchor: "In the Parliament of India, is there any constitutional bar to the President pro..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Lapsing' Trap: While Prorogation does not kill bills, it DOES kill all pending notices (motions, resolutions). However, a 'Motion of Confidence' or 'No-Confidence' does not lapse on prorogation if the House is prorogued specifically to save a government (though this is legally contentious, UPSC focuses on the rule: Notices lapse).

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

The 'Titular Head' Heuristic: Statement 1 claims the President acts without advice for Prorogation. In the Indian Constitution, the President has 'Zero' executive power without advice unless it's a specific situational discretion (like a hung assembly). Prorogation is a routine administrative act. Therefore, Statement 1 is constitutionally impossible. Eliminate 1 → Answer is (C).

🔗 Mains Connection

Mains GS-2 (Federalism/Governor's Role): The logic of Statement 2 is crucial for State Politics. Governors often prorogue State Assemblies without the Speaker adjourning sine die (e.g., during political crises in Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu). This links to the 'Nabam Rebia' judgment regarding the Governor's discretion.

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CDS-I · 2014 · Q61 Relevance score: 2.55

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?