Features of a Parliamentary System

Features of a Parliamentary System

1. 
   All ministers are chosen from the legislature.
   
2. 
   Prime minister and key ministers are directly responsible to the legislature for any policy initiated by them.
   
3. 
   The party that has majority in the legislature forms the government.
   
4. 
   There is the principle of collective responsibility.
   
5. 
   There is a strong party discipline.
   
6. 
   There is fusion of powers.
   

1. 
   It encourages a great working relationship between the legislature and the executive.
   
2. 
   Cabinet system makes the executive indirectly responsible to the people through the legislation.
   
3. 
   It encourages team spirit among the cabinet ministers.
   
4. 
   The official opposition serves as effective watchdog on the government.
   
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