Question
Consider the following statements with respect to the
Union Council of Ministers 1. Functions of the council of ministers are determined by the Cabinet. 2. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Parliament. 3. The Council of ministers doesn't meet as a body to transact government business. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?Solution
● Statement 1 is correct- The council of ministers exercises the executive authority of the Union Government. But It is the cabinet which steers the ship of the state. Cabinet directs the council of ministers by taking decisions that are binding on all ministers. Hence it can be said that the functions of the Council of ministers are determined by the cabinet. ● Statement 2 is incorrect- The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lower House of the Parliament .i.e. Lok Sabha ● Statement 3 is correct- The Council of Ministers doesn't meet as a body to transact the government business. It has no collective functions.
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