17 Questions
What is the main reason why conventions are obeyed in a Parliamentary Democracy?
They are as good as constitutional texts
Which aspect of the relationship between the Council of Ministers and Parliament does the first type of conventions regulate?
No-confidence motions in Parliament
In a Parliamentary Democracy, what should happen if the Council of Ministers is defeated on a no-confidence motion?
The Council of Ministers must resign to the President
Which action does the President need to take regarding a money bill according to conventions in a Parliamentary Form of Government?
The President should give his assent to the bill
What happens when the speaker in Parliament is elected from the ruling party?
The deputy speaker is elected from the opposition
What are conventions in a Parliamentary form of Government based on?
Legally binding practices
How are conventions different from constitutional provisions?
Conventions are not static like constitutional provisions
What do conventions provide to the machinery of Government?
Flexibility
Which of the following statements about conventions is false?
They can be changed easily
What do conventions do for the constitutional provisions?
Conventions provide flexibility and flesh them out
How do conventions help in the functioning of a Parliamentary form of Government?
By lubricating the machinery of the Government
What is the key difference between a minority government and an interim government?
A minority government is fully fledged and not interim, while an interim government does not have the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
In a coalition government formed by two or more parties, who can be ministers?
Only the coalition party members
What was the significant role played by the Communist Party in the 2004 general election?
Supported the INC for forming a coalition government
How does a minority government survive in terms of support?
By gaining outside support from one or more political parties
What is the distinguishing feature of a coalition government?
It is formed by two or more parties with common objectives
Why can outsiders not be ministers in a coalition government?
Ministers must be only elected members of the coalition parties
Learn about the significance and implications of conventions in a Parliamentary Democracy, and how they complement constitutional provisions. Explore the types of conventions that regulate the relationship between the Council of Ministers and the Parliament.
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