Polity
2020
Parliament Structure
Union and State
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
A.all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
B.the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
C.the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
D.the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term
Correct Answer: Option B
The Indian Constitution adopts the British Parliamentary system, characterized by cooperation between the legislative and executive branches.
Key features of the Parliamentary system in India include:
- Nominal and real executives.
- Majority party rule.
- Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature (This is the most crucial aspect).
- Membership of ministers in the legislature.
- Leadership of the Prime Minister or Chief Minister.
- Dissolution of the lower house (Lok Sabha or Assembly).
The government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it through a vote of no confidence.
Option B is the correct definition of a Parliamentary System of Government.
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