Chapter 11 Parliamentary System Quiz

1. Consider the following proposition in relation to
the parliamentary system.

1. Articles 74 and 75 deal with the parliamentary
   system at the federal level, while Articles 163 and 164 deal
   with the parliamentary system in the states.
2. The Indian Constitution establishes a parliamentary
   system of administration at the national and state levels.

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2. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.

1. The parliamentary government, also called as cabinet
   government or responsible government, is a form of government
   similar to that of the president.
2. Because the cabinet represents the centre of power
   in a parliamentary system, Ivor Jennings coined the term
   “cabinet system.”

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3. Consider the following proposition in relation to
the parliamentary system.

1. The President serves as the nominal executive,
   whereas the Prime Minister serves as the actual executive.
2. The Prime Minister is both the head of state and
   the head of government.
3. In India, the prime minister should be a member
   of the Lower House(House of Commons) of the Parliament.

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4. Take a look at the comments on the parliamentary system.

1. Article 75 establishes a council of ministers led by the Prime
2. Minister to assist and advise the President in carrying out his duties.
3. The President is bound by the advice given by Council of
4. Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head.
5. If the Council of Ministers’ advice is discovered to be incorrect,
6. it can be challenged in court.

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5. with reference to parliamentary system,
consider the following statement .

1. The President appoints the head of the majority party as
   Prime Minister.
2. On the suggestion of the prime minister, the President
   appoints other ministers.
3. If no single party wins a majority, the government is
   administered by the previous party until a new election is held.

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6. Consider the following statement in relation to ministerial
collective responsibility under the parliamentary system.

1. The ministers are jointly accountable to the Lok Sabha
   and the Parliament in general (Article 75).
2. Under the concept of collective responsibility, the
   Lok Sabha has the power to remove the minister from office by
   passing a no-confidence motion.
3. They work together as a team, swimming and sinking
   together.

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7. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.

1. In the case of a partnership government, ministers
   must adhere to the Consensus.
2. Typically, all members of the council of ministers
   belong to the same political party, resulting in political
   homogeneity.

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8. Think about the statement about the parliamentary system.

1. Ministers are not permitted to serve in Both the
   legislature and the executive branch at the same time.
2. A minister is no longer a minister if he or she
   has not been a member of Parliament for six months in a row.

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9. Consider the following proposition in relation to the
parliamentary system.

1. In the government structure, the Prime Minister
   is the chief executive.
2. The Prime Minister is the head of the cabinet
   and the political party in power.
3. The India system is based on the doctrine of
   the sovereignty of Parliament

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10. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.

1. On the suggestion of a cabinet minister headed by
   Prime Minister, the President can dissolve the lower house of
   Parliament (Lok Sabha).
2. In a parliamentary system, the executive has the
   power to dissolve the legislature.

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11. Consider the following proposition in relation to the
parliamentary system.

1. India has a system of ministerial legal accountability.
2. The President administers the oath of secrecy to the ministers.
3. The ministers follow the norm of procedure secrecy.

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12. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.

1. Executive power is delegated to a group of people
   (council of ministers) rather than a single person.
2. In the event that the ruling party loses its majority,
   the Head of State has the option of inviting the opposition to form
   a government.
3. According to Dr. DR. BR Ambedkar, “the opposition leader
   is the alternative prime minister.”
4. The Indian cabinet system has a unique institution known
   as the “shadow cabinet.”

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13. Consider the following proposition in relation to the
parliamentary system.

1. The parliamentary system does not guarantee
   government stability.
2. The parliamentary system is not conducive to
   long-term policy formation and implementation.

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14. Consider the following proposition in relation to the
parliamentary system.

1. The president system is based on the fusion of powers.
2. The presidency system is based on political homogeneity.

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15. Take a look at the parliamentary system statement.

1. The executive is a branch of the legislative,
   and the two operate together.
2. It ensures that the government’s legislative and
   executive branches have a harmonious relationship and cooperate.

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16. Consider the following proposition in relation to the
parliamentary system.

1. The only means through which Parliament may exert
   influence over ministers is through adjournment motions and
   no confidence motions.
2. All acts of omission and commission by ministers
   must be reported to Parliament.

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17. Take a look at the assertion about the parliamentary
system’s ability to prevent despotism.

1. In this system, executive power is delegated to
   a group of people rather than a single person.
2. The executive is accountable to Parliament and
   can be ousted through a no-confidence motion, debate, or
   adjournment motion.

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18. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.

1. If the ruling party loses its majority, the president’s
   chief election commission can invite the opposition to form a government.
2. If the ruling party loses its majority, a new government can
   be formed without having to hold new elections.

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19. Take a look at the statement on the parliamentary system.
Who made the claim that “the opposition leader is
the alternative prime minister”?
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20. Consider the following proposition in relation to
the parliamentary system.
“The parliamentary system gives the executive an
opportunity for tyranny,” stated who?
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21. consider the comment of parliamentary system.

1. Parliamentary systems are non-responsible,
   whereas presidential systems are responsible collectively.
2. Harmony between the legislative and the executive
   is a feature of parliamentary systems.
3. In presidential systems, the legislative and the
   executive are at odds.

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