Q1
What is a parliamentary system?
AExecutive accountable to legislature
BExecutive completely independent of legislature
CNo legislature at all
DNo executive at all
SSCClass 8 (SSC)History-Political Science (इतिहास-राज्यशास्त्र)Ch 15 · Topic 1
Introduction to the Parliamentary System
India follows a parliamentary system of government, where the executive is responsible to the legislature, ensuring democratic accountabilit
Core concept
In a parliamentary system, the executive branch (government) derives its authority from and is accountable to the legislature (Parliament).
How it works
The Prime Minister, as head of government, is typically the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Parliament's lower house.
Why it matters
This system differs from a presidential system, where the executive and legislature are separately elected and more independent of each other.
Key detail
The parliamentary system promotes accountability, as the government can be questioned and even removed by Parliament through a no-confidence vote.
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• Parliamentary system: executive accountable to legislature.
• Executive derives authority from Parliament.
• PM: leader of majority party/coalition.
• This differs from presidential system.
• Presidential: separate, independent elections.
• Parliamentary system promotes accountability.
• Government can be questioned by Parliament.
• Also removable via no-confidence vote.