Polity Notes - 4
Parliamentary system is based on principle of ‘checks and balance’ and not strict separation of power. In Parliamentary system, Head of government is Prime Minister and Head of State is President. In Parliamentary system, Council of Minister are collectively responsible to Parliament in general and Lok Sabha in particular. Cabinet form of the government ✈ real executive power lies with cabinet headed by PM. Prime ministerial form of Government ✈ concentration of cabinet power into PM. Republican form of government ✈ head of the State is elected by the people of the country. (directly/indirectly) Constitutional Government ✈ reasonable restriction on its coercive power to prevent its abuse against citizens✈✈ limited government. Legitimate government✈ to govern with the consent of the governed. main advantage of the parliamentary form of governments ✈ ensuring executive’s responsibility towards legislature. Parliamentary form of government is part of the ‘basic structure’ doctrine Parliamentary sy…
