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Question
Which one of the following is a feature of a Parliamentary form of government?
Options
Executive authority is vested in a Council of Ministers or Cabinet.
Executive authority is vested in an individuals elected for a fixed term.
The Head of State is also the Head of government.
The Head of State cannot dissolve the lower house before the expiry of its term.
Solution
Executive authority is vested in a Council of Ministers or Cabinet.
Explanation:
In a Parliamentary form of government, executive authority is vested in a Council of Ministers or Cabinet, which is collectively responsible to the legislature. The Head of State and the Head of Government are usually separate entities.
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