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 the satisfaction of all.
- B. A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
- C. A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people
- D. A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline
Answer: C
Explanation
The Parliamentary system is also known as the ‘Westminster’ model of government, responsible government and cabinet government. The Constitution establishes the parliamentary system not only at the Centre but also in the states. The features of parliamentary government in India are: (a) Presence of nominal and real executives; (b) Majority party rule, (c) Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature, (d) Membership of the ministers in the legislature, (e) Leadership of the prime minister or the chief minister, (f) Dissolution of the lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly).