SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 40

SSC GD Constable (English) - 6 Feb 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q40

The Parliamentary form of government is also referred to as the ________ model.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Westminster.

  • The Parliamentary form of government is also referred to as the Westminister model, Cabinet government or Responsible government.
  • Parliamentary government is a form of government in which the majority party in Parliament constitutes governmental power. 
  • In parliamentary system, people elect only parliamentary members and not the Prime Minister. Therefore, the executive branch cannot come to power or function without the support of the legislative branch.