political institutions in India

political institutions in India

political institutions in India

India has a federal form of government, and hence each state also has its own government. The executive of each state is the Governor (equivalent to the president of India), whose role is ceremonial. The real power resides with the Chief Minister (equivalent to the Prime Minister) and the state council of ministers.

Political institution is the organization which is responsible for formulation and execution of law. ... Political institution have impact on economy, education, culture and society. Political parties, trade unions, legislature and judiciary are the examples of political institutions.

In shorthand form, or as concepts, these five basic institutions are called the family, government, economy, education and religion.

An Introduction to Sociology. VIII. This unit analyzes such major social institutions as the family, education, religion, the economy and work, government, and health care.