{"id":2239,"date":"2024-04-26T03:49:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T22:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=2239"},"modified":"2024-04-26T03:49:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-25T22:19:13","slug":"q-out-of-the-following-statements-choose-the-one-that-brings-out-the-principle-underlying-the-cabinet-form-of-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/q-out-of-the-following-statements-choose-the-one-that-brings-out-the-principle-underlying-the-cabinet-form-of-government","title":{"rendered":"Q.\u00a0Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"mcq wp-block-list\">\n<li>An arrangement for\u00a0<strong>minimizing the criticism<\/strong>\u00a0against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mechanism for\u00a0<strong>speeding up the activities<\/strong>\u00a0of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose\u00a0<strong>hold over the people is in a state of decline.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cabinet-form-of-government\"><strong>Cabinet form of government<\/strong>:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a parliamentary democracy, the Cabinet is the\u00a0<strong>highest decision-making body<\/strong>\u00a0in the government,\u00a0<strong>consisting of the\u00a0Prime Minister\u00a0and other senior ministers who are appointed by the head of state<\/strong>, usually a\u00a0President\u00a0or Monarch.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cabinet is the\u00a0<strong>pivot<\/strong>\u00a0around which the whole political machinery revolves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet ministers are typically members of the majority party or coalition in the parliament. The Cabinet is responsible for making and implementing policy decisions, and for coordinating the work of the government.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cabinet ministers typically meet regularly to discuss and decide on important issues facing the country. The Cabinet is responsible to the\u00a0Parliament, and its members are accountable to the Parliament for their actions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The concept of cabinet in parliamentary democracy is important as it represents the executive branch of the government, responsible for implementing laws and policies and ensuring the smooth functioning of the administration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"constitutional-status\"><strong>Constitutional Status<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The word \u2018cabinet\u2019 was added to\u00a0<strong>Article 352<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/upsc-notes\/constitution-of-india\/\">Constitution<\/a>\u00a0in 1978 by the\u00a0<strong>44th\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/important-amendments-in-indian-constitution-for-upsc\/\">Constitutional\u00a0Amendment<\/a>\u00a0Act.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was not present in the original text of the Constitution. Article 352 only mentions the Cabinet as \u201cthe council consisting of the\u00a0<strong>Prime Minister and other Ministers of Cabinet rank\u00a0<\/strong>appointed under Article 75\u2033, and does not elaborate on its powers and functions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet\u2019s role in the political and administrative system is based on\u00a0<strong>parliamentary government conventions<\/strong>\u00a0developed in Britain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"role-and-functions-of-the-cabinet\"><strong>Role and Functions of the Cabinet<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cabinet in India is the highest authority for decision-making in the country\u2019s political and administrative system.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It serves as the primary body for\u00a0<strong>formulating government policy\u00a0<\/strong>at the Central level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet is the\u00a0<strong>ultimate executive authority<\/strong>\u00a0of the central government.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It also acts as the main coordinator of the Central administration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet acts as an\u00a0<strong>advisory body<\/strong>\u00a0to the President, and its advice is binding on the President.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet is responsible for managing crisis situations and dealing with emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It handles significant\u00a0<strong>legislative and financial matters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet exercises control over\u00a0<strong>high-level appointments<\/strong>, such as those for constitutional positions and senior secretariat administrators.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cabinet is also responsible for handling all\u00a0<strong>foreign policies<\/strong>\u00a0and foreign affairs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kitchen-cabinet\"><strong>Kitchen Cabinet<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The cabinet, a small group made up of the Prime Minister as its leader and several key Ministers, is the highest decision-making body in a formal sense.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, an even smaller group known as the\u00a0<strong>\u201cInner Cabinet\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0or \u201cKitchen Cabinet\u201d holds significant power and influence.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This informal group comprises the\u00a0<strong>Prime Minister and a few trusted colleagues<\/strong>\u00a0with whom he can discuss important issues and make crucial decisions.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It may also<strong>\u00a0include outsiders such as friends and family members<\/strong>\u00a0of the Prime Minister. Almost every Prime Minister in India has had a close group of advisors in the past.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"header-3\"><strong>Main principles of the cabinet form of government<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Principle of Collective Responsibility<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The principle of collective responsibility is a cornerstone of the cabinet form of government.This principle holds that all members of cabinet being members of the\u00a0Council of Ministers\u00a0are\u00a0<strong>jointly responsible to the Lok Sabha<\/strong>, meaning they must work as a team and take responsibility for their actions as a group.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When the\u00a0Lok Sabha\u00a0passes a\u00a0<strong>motion of no confidence<\/strong>\u00a0against the council of ministers, all members of the council including cabinet must resign.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, the principle of collective responsibility also means that\u00a0<strong>all cabinet ministers, as well as other ministers, are bound by decisions<\/strong>\u00a0made by the Cabinet, even if they disagreed with them during the Cabinet meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Principle of Individual Responsibility\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to the principle of collective responsibility,\u00a0<strong>Article 75<\/strong>\u00a0also includes the principle of individual responsibility.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individual responsibility means that cabinet ministers also serve at the\u00a0<strong>pleasure of the President<\/strong>\u00a0and can be removed by the President at any time, regardless of whether the council of ministers has the confidence of the Lok Sabha.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, such a removal would only occur on the advice of the Prime Minister. If the Prime Minister has a\u00a0<strong>difference of opinion<\/strong>\u00a0or is unhappy with the cabinet minister\u2019s performance, he\/she can request the resignation of the Cabinet Minister or advise the President to dismiss him\/her.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central role of the Prime Minister<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A prime minister is the\u00a0<strong>head of the cabinet<\/strong>\u00a0and the leader of the ministers in the executive branch of government, often in a parliamentary system. He\/She presides over the meetings of the Cabinet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Prime Minister can ask the President to\u00a0<strong>reshuffle the portfolios<\/strong>\u00a0of Cabinet Ministers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>Prime Minister can impose his\/her decision<\/strong>\u00a0if there is any difference of opinion between the Prime Minister and other Cabinet Ministers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Prime Minister acts as a<strong>\u00a0linchpin\u00a0<\/strong>between the President and cabinet. He communicates the decisions of the Cabinet to the President.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Political Homogeneity<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Political homogeneity in a parliamentary system refers to a situation where all cabinet members are from the same political party.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Political homogeneity allows for efficient decision-making by the ruling government officials, who are held accountable for policies and actions within the legislature.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversely, in a coalition government, where no single party holds power, political homogeneity is reduced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Answer:&nbsp;(c) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people. Cabinet form of government: Constitutional Status Role and Functions of the Cabinet Kitchen Cabinet Main principles of the cabinet form of government<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,3],"tags":[39],"years":[56],"class_list":["post-2239","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-upsc","category-prelims","tag-indian-polity","years-56"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"UPSC"},{"value":3,"label":"Prelims"}],"post_tag":[{"value":39,"label":"Indian Polity"}],"years":[{"value":56,"label":"2017"}]},"featured_image_src_large":false,"author_info":{"display_name":"LotusArise","author_link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/author\/team-lotusarise"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"UPSC","slug":"upsc","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":1269,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":1269,"category_description":"","cat_name":"UPSC","category_nicename":"upsc","category_parent":0},{"term_id":3,"name":"Prelims","slug":"prelims","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":3,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":1,"count":1251,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":3,"category_count":1251,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Prelims","category_nicename":"prelims","category_parent":1}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":39,"name":"Indian Polity","slug":"indian-polity","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":39,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"","parent":0,"count":188,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2239","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2239"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2239\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2239"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2239"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2239"},{"taxonomy":"years","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/years?post=2239"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}