Polity
2017
Union and State
Parliament Structure

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

A.An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
B.A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
D.A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
C.A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.

Correct Answer: Option C

A Parliamentary government is also known as the cabinet form of government because the cabinet is the real executive.

It is also called a responsible government, since the cabinet is always responsible to the legislature for its activities. This collective responsibility is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy, ensuring the government is accountable to the people through their elected representatives.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.