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Which of the following correctly characterizes the constitutional status of the State Election Commission?

Q: Answer-Which of the following correctly characterizes the constitutional status of the State Election Commi...

Part V of the Constitution deals with the Union Executive, including the President, VicePresident, Council of Ministers, and Attorney General. Articles 52 to 78 define their powers, functions, and responsibilities. The President is the formal head of the executive, while real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers under Article 74. In Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab 1974, the Supreme Court clarified that the President acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers, reinforcing parliamentary democracy and constitutional accountability.

A State Election Commissions are created by the Constitution (Part IX/IXA riders) and are independent constitutional bodies for local elections; their independence is protected though Court supervision over fairness remains.

B State Election Commissions are ad hoc statutory bodies created by State governments.

C State Election Commissions are controlled by the Union Election Commission.

D There are no State Election Commissions constitutionally.

E State Election Commissions can make laws.

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