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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

न्यायपालिका की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Which is the largest state in India by area?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

What is the term of office for a Governor of a state in India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the creation of the All India Services?

किस संविधान संशोधन ने निर्वाचन प्रणाली में सुधार किया?

संघीय परिषद का प्रावधान किस अनुच्छेद में है?

Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?

राजनीतिक दलों की स्वतंत्रता किस अनुच्छेद में सुनिश्चित की गई है?

Who appoints the members of the Finance Commission of India?