Question

In a parliamentary system, from where are cabinet members drawn?
A) judicial branch
B) executive branch
C) the people
D) legislative branch

Answer 1

Hint: A parliamentary system is a democratic form of government system in which the party with the most votes forms the government and their party seats are in the majority. The party leader becomes the prime minister and he chooses the rest of the cabinet.

Complete answer:
Now let us analyze the given options:
Option A) Judicial branch is the branch of government that maintains the law and order of the country. It contains the supreme court, High courts and district Court. This is also known as the court system. The Supreme court is the highest in this order. Hence this option is incorrect.

Option B) Branch that is responsible for implementing and administering the public policy made by the legislative branch is the executive branch. Council of ministers enjoys the executive powers, headed by the prime minister, formally appointed by the president and chosen by the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha . Hence this option is correct.

Option C) In a democratic form of government the people are the actual electors of the government by voting on their names on the election day. The people of the country only choose the leader they want but not the cabinet. The cabinet is later decided by the prime minister. Hence this option is incorrect.

Option D) legislative branch has two houses Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The Lok Sabha is a temporary house and if the party in power loses the support the Lok Sabha can be dissolved. The Rajya Sabha can never be dissolved because it is a permanent house. Council of Ministers, including the prime minister, are either chosen from parliament or elected there within six months of assuming office. The Lok Sabha is represented by the council. Hence this option is incorrect.

Thus the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: Ministers provide political and policy leadership, whereas Deputies provide policy advice and administrative leadership. Each Minister (or Member of the Executive Council) is responsible for one or more departments and agencies. Each department has a deputy minister.