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Parliamentary System

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Refers to the system where the executive is responsible to the legislature. India’s adoption of the parliamentary model from Britain includes features like collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha and the Prime Minister as the head of government. The President is the constitutional head, while real power lies with the elected majority. This framework encourages accountability, as the government can be dissolved if it loses majority support. Debates revolve around efficiency, stability, and frequent disruptions in Parliament. Nonetheless, the system ensures public control over governance through periodic elections and daily legislative scrutiny.

Practice Questions

भारत का संविधान किस वर्ष अपनाया गया था?

Who is responsible for the selection of the judges of the Supreme Court?

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया में राज्यसभाओं का समर्थन कितने प्रतिशत से अधिक होना चाहिए?

Which of the following is NOT a part of the Indian Parliament?

What is the term of office for the Vice President of India?

राज्यों के बीच शक्तियों का संतुलन किस सिद्धांत पर आधारित है?

भारतीय संविधान में मौलिक कर्तव्यों का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?

लोकसभा का चुनाव किस प्रकार से होता है?

किस अनुच्छेद के तहत नागरिकों को वर्गीय भेदभाव से सुरक्षा मिलती है?