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UPSC Prelims 2020 Paper-1 📅 04 Oct, 2020

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

A
all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government
B
the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
C
the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
D
the Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term
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UPSC Prelims
2020 • 04 Oct, 2020 • Paper-1
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Correct Answer
the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
Core Tenet of Parliamentary Democracy: The defining and most crucial characteristic of a parliamentary system is the fusion of powers where the executive branch......
Ref/Book : UPSC Prelims 2020
Ref. Subject Polity
Chapter -
Ref. Topic System of Government
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Core Tenet of Parliamentary Democracy ▼
The defining and most crucial characteristic of a parliamentary system is the fusion of powers where the executive branch derives its democratic legitimacy from, and is held accountable to, the legislature (Parliament).
Mechanism of Accountability ▼
The Council of Ministers stays in power only as long as it enjoys the majority confidence of the lower house (Lok Sabha in India). If the Parliament passes a no-confidence motion, the government is constitutionally obliged to resign.
Analysis of Alternatives ▼
Representation of all parties is a feature of a national unity government, not a standard parliamentary rule. Direct removal by people is a feature of recall mechanisms in direct democracies, not representative parliamentary ones. Fixed terms without removal are indicative of presidential systems.
Conclusion ▼
Thus, collective responsibility to the legislature is the correct defining trait.
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