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Indian Government by Mind Map: Indian Government

1. Local Self Government

1.1. Block Panchayat

1.1.1. It is formed by the Sarpanch of all Panchayats, elected members of Zilla Parishad, MLA's and MP's of the area

1.1.2. They oversee functions of the panchayat and provide technical and financial assistance to farmers

1.2. Zilla Parishad

1.2.1. Formed by Chairman of Panchayat Samitis, important district officers, MP's elected from district

1.2.2. Taking care of public health and develop district. IT is funded by state government taxes

1.3. Gram Panchayat

1.3.1. Gram Sabha

1.3.2. Nyaya Panchayat

2. Central Government/Union Government

2.1. Legislative

2.1.1. Rajya Sabha

2.1.1.1. Upper House or Council of States

2.1.1.2. It has 245 members who are elected directly

2.1.2. Lok Sabha

2.1.2.1. Lower House or House of Commons

2.1.2.2. Has 545 members including 2 from Anglo Indian Community

2.2. Judiciary

2.2.1. Supreme Court of India headed by Chief Justice of India

2.2.2. Elected by Collegium of Judges

2.3. Executive

2.3.1. Cabinet ministers appointed by Prime Minister from Rajya Sabha or/and Lok Sabha

2.3.2. President of India is elected by Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha

3. State Government

3.1. Legislative

3.1.1. Vidhan Sabha or State Legislative Assembly- Elected directly by secret ballot

3.1.2. Vidhan Parishad or Legislative Council 1/3 elected by legislative assembly; 1/6 nominated by governor; 1/12 elected by teachers and 1/12 elected by graduates

3.2. Judiciary

3.2.1. High Court judge and his team are elected by collegium of judges

3.3. Executive

3.3.1. Governor

3.3.2. Chief Minister

3.3.2.1. Chief Minister is the head of the state. He chooses his cabinet from the members of State Legislature or Vidhan Parishad.