Ministerial Allocation in Parliamentary and Presidential Systems
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In a parliamentary system, who is responsible for allocating portfolios among ministers?

  • Head of Government (correct)
  • Prime Minister
  • Council of Ministers
  • President
  • What happens if the parliament loses confidence in the Prime Minister in a parliamentary system?

  • The Prime Minister resigns but the cabinet remains unchanged.
  • The President appoints a new Prime Minister.
  • The parliament is dissolved and new elections are immediately held.
  • The entire executive branch steps down and a new cabinet is appointed. (correct)
  • What is a significant difference between the French ministerial model and the Anglo-Saxon departmental model?

  • Number of cabinet members
  • Level of autonomy of cabinet members
  • Appointment process of Secretaries
  • Separation of political and administrative duties (correct)
  • What is the responsibility of ministers in the ministerial model?

    <p>Be personally responsible for the work of their ministry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it unlikely for a new Prime Minister to retain the same cabinet after taking office?

    <p>The cabinet represents the previous PM's 'team' rather than the new PM's preferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a parliamentary democracy, the Head of State is primarily responsible for which of the following functions?

    <p>Serving as the ceremonial figurehead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which system does not attribute the function of the Head of State to a single person, but rather to a collective body?

    <p>Switzerland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for a parliamentary Cabinet to remain in office in a parliamentary democracy?

    <p>Tolerance by a parliamentary majority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In some jurisdictions, who serves as the more powerful executive office holder, such as a Prime Minister?

    <p>Head of Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant function of the Head of State as an international representative in a parliamentary democracy?

    <p>Signing treaties on behalf of the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between a vote of no confidence and losing the confidence of one's own party, in terms of replacing the Prime Minister?

    <p>The replacement under a vote of no confidence is from a different party, while losing party confidence involves a replacement from the same party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of government ministers, what is the primary function of the Cabinet?

    <p>Coordination of the government policy-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the legal definition provided, how does the Cabinet function in terms of sharing responsibilities among its organs?

    <p>The three organs share functions, administrative duties, and coordination processes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of ministerial portfolios in a Cabinet?

    <p>Each minister is assigned a specific portfolio that defines their area of responsibility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does functional decision-making in a Cabinet primarily contribute to government operations?

    <p>By serving as a source of coordination for the government policy-making process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the ministerial model and the departmental model in government administration?

    <p>Departmental model has fixed structures while the ministerial model is more flexible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of government administration, why are secretaries considered less dependent on the executive compared to ministries?

    <p>Secretaries have more autonomy and exercise their duties through delegation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does agencification impact government functions in terms of policy implementation and service delivery?

    <p>Agencification creates semi-autonomous agencies for policy implementation and public service delivery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes federal states like the UK, France, and Germany in terms of legislative and administrative competencies?

    <p>Federal states have independent regional and local authorities with their competencies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a unitary state from a federal state in terms of power distribution?

    <p>Unitary states have central power with no regional legislative organs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the executive according to the text?

    <p>Implementation of laws and policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should regulatory and supervisory agencies be free from political interference based on the text?

    <p>To enhance accountability of financial agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of political influence on regulators?

    <p>Hindering regulators' ability to regulate independently</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for regulators to not be influenced by the financial industry as stated in the text?

    <p>To increase the efficiency of regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does independence benefit financial agencies, according to the arguments presented in the text?

    <p>Allows for better accountability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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