Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
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UPSC CSP Previous Year Paper (2017)
An arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.
Incorrect AnswerA mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.
Incorrect AnswerA mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.
Correct AnswerA device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Under Cabinet form of Government the Cabinet is responsible to the Parliament. The system is also known as ‘Westminster’ model of government.
Collective responsibility implies that ministers are bound by the decisions of the cabinet, even when they had no part in their discussion or decision. Second, all members of the government speak inconcert in the parliament, unless the prime minister relieves them of that duty.
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