Question

Write note the Parliamentary form of Government.

Answer 1

Parliamentary form of Government:

1. The parliamentary system of government is the one in which the executive is responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts.
2. It is also known as cabinet government or responsible government or Westminister model of government and is prevalent in Britain, Japan, Canada, India among others.

Features of Parliamentary form of government:

1. Nominal and Real Executives.
2. Majority Party Rule
3. Collective Responsibility
4. Double Membership
5. The leadership of the Prime Minister

Merits of the parliamentary form of government:

1. Harmony between Legislature and Executive.
2. Responsible Government
3. Prevents Dictatorship.
4. Wide Representation.

Demerits of the parliamentary form of government:

1. Unstable Government.
2. No Continuity of Policies.
3. The dictatorship of the Cabinet.
4. Against Separation of Powers.