Q. Which of the following is/are the features of Parliamentary form of Government?
1. Minority party rule
2. Dissolution of the lower House
3. Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

The parliamentary system is also known as the ‘Westminster’ Model of Government, responsible Government and Cabinet Government. The Constitution establishes the parliamentary system not only at the Centre, but also in the states. 

The features of parliamentary government in India are: 

  • Presence of nominal and real executives; 
  • Majority party rule, 
  • Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature, 
  • Membership of the ministers in the legislature, 
  • Leadership of the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister, 
  • Dissolution of the lower House (Lok Sabha or Assembly). 

Source: Laxmikanth. 

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