Explain how the Presidents of India and the USA differ in their election processes and the extent of their powers.

President in India is the head of state. De jure Head; whereas in USA, President is both the Head of state as well as Head of Government.

Comparison of President in India and USA:

I. Context: Parliamentary form of government (Ram Tawaiya Kapoor case) vs Presidential form of government

2. Election

India: (a) Eligibility => Any citizen of India above 35 years of age and qualified to be an MP

(b) Election Process: Indirect election by elected members of Parliament and State legislative assembly

(c) Candidates: Decided by parties I elected by party members, debates and primaries

(B) Powers:

1. Head of Executive (Art.53) || Head of Executive and Head of State

2. Functions vested by law clause (Art.74) || 3. Independent exercise of powers [Ministers appointed by him]

3. Head of Armed forces and other ceremonial powers || 4. Executive making power (Art. 123)

Hence, President of India and USA differ principally on system of government adopted: Parliamentary vs Presidential and to no other power