Q. “This form of Government is based on the principle of cooperation and coordination between the Legislative and Executive organs as against strict separation of powers between the two organs. It features ceremonial head of state who is different from the Head of Government.”
Which one of the following models of government is best described in the above paragraph?
Answer: B
Notes:
Exp) Option b is the correct answer.
The Parliamentary system is known as the ‘Westminster’ model of government or responsible government or cabinet government. The parliamentary system is based on the principle of cooperation and coordination between the legislative and executive organs while the presidential system is based on the doctrine of separation of powers between the two organs. In Westminster system a head of state who is the nominal or theoretical source of executive power, holds numerous reserve powers, but in practice is a ceremonial figurehead. Such examples include the British Sovereign or the President of India.
