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What is the term used for the system of government where the President holds central importance?

  • Presidential system (correct)
  • Council of Ministers system
  • Parliamentary system
  • Cabinet form of government

In a parliamentary system, where does supreme power lie?

  • Supreme Court
  • Council of Ministers
  • President
  • Prime Minister (correct)

What role does the President have in the armed forces in a parliamentary system?

  • Advisor
  • Supreme Commander (correct)
  • Observer
  • Commander-in-Chief

In a parliamentary democracy, who typically holds the real powers?

<p>Prime Minister (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a presidential system from a parliamentary system in terms of power distribution?

<p>Concentration of power in President (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Cabinet Ministers in the Council of Ministers?

<p>To make decisions on behalf of the entire Council of Ministers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the Ministers of State with independent charge differ from the Cabinet Ministers?

<p>Ministers of State with independent charge are usually not invited to Cabinet meetings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is parliamentary democracy in most countries often known as the Cabinet form of government?

<p>Because the Cabinet works as a team and all ministers are required to own up to its decisions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical size of the Council of Ministers?

<p>60-80 Ministers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate size of the Cabinet within the Council of Ministers?

<p>20-25 Ministers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do political parties play in parliamentary democracies?

<p>They help in the concentration of power in the Prime Minister's hands (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the media contribute to the concentration of power in the hands of the Prime Minister?

<p>By presenting politics as a competition between top party leaders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does coalition politics have on the power of the Prime Minister?

<p>It imposes constraints on the power of the Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Jawaharlal Nehru exert his authority as India's first Prime Minister?

<p>By influencing public opinion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor determines the extent of power wielded by a Prime Minister in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>The personality of the Prime Minister (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements accurately describes the powers of the Prime Minister?

<p>The Prime Minister has the authority to dismiss Cabinet ministers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the Prime Minister resigns or quits their position?

<p>The entire Council of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, must resign. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of ministers in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>Ministers work under the leadership of the Prime Minister and cannot openly criticize government decisions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Cabinet Secretariat in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>The Cabinet Secretariat is a team of senior civil servants that assists the Cabinet in coordinating the work of different ministries. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the concentration of power in parliamentary democracies?

<p>The powers of the Prime Minister have increased so much that parliamentary democracies are sometimes seen as a Prime Ministerial form of government. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is responsible for formulating and implementing welfare schemes in a democratic government?

<p>The Cabinet (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a parliamentary democracy, what is the role of the Council of Ministers?

<p>To serve as the executive branch of the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State in the Cabinet?

<p>Cabinet Ministers have independent decision-making powers, while Ministers of State assist the Cabinet Ministers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of the Cabinet form of government in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>The Prime Minister is the head of the executive branch and is accountable to the Parliament (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Parliament in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>The Parliament is responsible for debating and passing laws, as well as overseeing the work of the executive branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institution is responsible for taking all important policy decisions according to the passage?

<p>The Cabinet (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Civil Servants according to the passage?

<p>To implement the ministers' decisions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having institutions in a democratic system according to the passage?

<p>To provide an opportunity for a wider set of people to be consulted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges of working with institutions according to the passage?

<p>Institutions make it difficult to have a good decision taken very quickly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of having rules, procedures, and meetings in institutions according to the passage?

<p>Both a and b (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a parliamentary democracy, who ultimately takes the final decisions on policy matters?

<p>The elected ministers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ministers not expected to be experts in the matters of their ministry?

<p>Their role is to provide overall direction and objectives, while relying on expert advice for technical details (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the minister being an elected representative in a democracy?

<p>It empowers them to exercise the will of the people on their behalf (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a large organization, who takes the most important decisions according to the passage?

<p>Those with a larger view and understanding of the overall picture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of experts in the decision-making process as described in the passage?

<p>To provide multiple options and technical advice to the ministers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, who is ultimately accountable to the people for the consequences of policy decisions?

<p>The elected ministers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between ministers and experts in a parliamentary democracy?

<p>Ministers set the overall objectives and framework, while consulting experts for technical advice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of government is being described in the passage?

<p>Parliamentary democracy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the statement "the will of the people is supreme" in the context of the passage?

<p>It highlights the accountability of elected representatives to the people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following ministries would be most likely to require significant input from technical experts?

<p>Ministry of Health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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