Question
Q21. A Parliamentary System of government is one in which
a. All political parties in the parliament are represented in the Government
b. The Government is responsible to the parliament and can be removed by it
c. The Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
d. The Government is chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term
Answer: B
Detailed Explanation
Representation of Political Parties:
This statement is not a requirement of a parliamentary system, as not all parties need to be represented in the government; typically, the ruling party or coalition governs. Hence, option 1 is incorrect.
Government Responsibility:
In a parliamentary system, the executive branch derives its legitimacy from the legislature (Parliament) and is accountable to it.
If the government loses a vote of confidence, it can be removed by the Parliament.
Hence, option 2 is correct.
Election by the People:
While members of Parliament are elected by the people, the government itself (the Prime Minister and the Cabinet) is formed from the elected members of Parliament.
The government is not directly elected by the people in a parliamentary system.
Removal by the people typically occurs through general elections, not directly.
Hence, option 3 is incorrect.
Fixed Term of Government:
In a parliamentary system, the government can be removed before the end of its term through a vote of no confidence or similar procedures, so this statement does not accurately describe a parliamentary system.
Hence, option 4 is incorrect.
Therefore, the defining feature of a Parliamentary System of Government is that the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it.
