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What is the main reason why conventions are obeyed in a Parliamentary Democracy?
What is the main reason why conventions are obeyed in a Parliamentary Democracy?
- They are legally binding documents
- They are enforced by the military
- They are as good as constitutional texts (correct)
- They are rarely violated
Which aspect of the relationship between the Council of Ministers and Parliament does the first type of conventions regulate?
Which aspect of the relationship between the Council of Ministers and Parliament does the first type of conventions regulate?
- Regular sessions of Parliament
- Special sessions of Parliament
- Election of the President
- No-confidence motions in Parliament (correct)
In a Parliamentary Democracy, what should happen if the Council of Ministers is defeated on a no-confidence motion?
In a Parliamentary Democracy, what should happen if the Council of Ministers is defeated on a no-confidence motion?
- The Parliament must reconsider the motion
- The Council of Ministers must resign to the President (correct)
- The motion is dismissed
- The Parliament must hold a new election
Which action does the President need to take regarding a money bill according to conventions in a Parliamentary Form of Government?
Which action does the President need to take regarding a money bill according to conventions in a Parliamentary Form of Government?
What happens when the speaker in Parliament is elected from the ruling party?
What happens when the speaker in Parliament is elected from the ruling party?
What are conventions in a Parliamentary form of Government based on?
What are conventions in a Parliamentary form of Government based on?
How are conventions different from constitutional provisions?
How are conventions different from constitutional provisions?
What do conventions provide to the machinery of Government?
What do conventions provide to the machinery of Government?
Which of the following statements about conventions is false?
Which of the following statements about conventions is false?
What do conventions do for the constitutional provisions?
What do conventions do for the constitutional provisions?
How do conventions help in the functioning of a Parliamentary form of Government?
How do conventions help in the functioning of a Parliamentary form of Government?
What is the key difference between a minority government and an interim government?
What is the key difference between a minority government and an interim government?
In a coalition government formed by two or more parties, who can be ministers?
In a coalition government formed by two or more parties, who can be ministers?
What was the significant role played by the Communist Party in the 2004 general election?
What was the significant role played by the Communist Party in the 2004 general election?
How does a minority government survive in terms of support?
How does a minority government survive in terms of support?
What is the distinguishing feature of a coalition government?
What is the distinguishing feature of a coalition government?
Why can outsiders not be ministers in a coalition government?
Why can outsiders not be ministers in a coalition government?
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