Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Polity and Constitution · Question 71

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

  1. the executive and legislature work independently.
  2. it provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.
  3. the executive remains responsible to the legislature.
  4. the head of the government cannot be changed without election.

Answer

the executive remains responsible to the legislature.

  • (a) Incorrect. In a parliamentary system, the executive is drawn from the legislature and is closely linked to it; they do not work independently.
  • (b) Incorrect. Continuity and fixed tenure are stronger features of the presidential system; parliamentary systems may face instability due to loss of majority.
  • (c) Correct. The key advantage of the parliamentary form is responsible government: the executive remains collectively responsible to the legislature and can be removed by it.
  • (d) Incorrect. In a parliamentary system, the head of government can be changed without a general election if majority support shifts or a no-confidence motion succeeds.
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