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?

Be personally responsible for the work of their ministry (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The cabinet represents the previous PM's 'team' rather than the new PM's preferences. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Serving as the ceremonial figurehead (C) 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?

Switzerland (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tolerance by a parliamentary majority (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Head of Government (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Signing treaties on behalf of the state (B) 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?

The replacement under a vote of no confidence is from a different party, while losing party confidence involves a replacement from the same party. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Coordination of the government policy-making process (A) 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?

The three organs share functions, administrative duties, and coordination processes. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of ministerial portfolios in a Cabinet?

Each minister is assigned a specific portfolio that defines their area of responsibility. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

By serving as a source of coordination for the government policy-making process. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Departmental model has fixed structures while the ministerial model is more flexible. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Secretaries have more autonomy and exercise their duties through delegation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Agencification creates semi-autonomous agencies for policy implementation and public service delivery. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Federal states have independent regional and local authorities with their competencies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Unitary states have central power with no regional legislative organs. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Implementation of laws and policies (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance accountability of financial agencies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of political influence on regulators?

Hindering regulators' ability to regulate independently (C) 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?

To increase the efficiency of regulation (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Allows for better accountability (D) Signup and view all the answers