Question 15
Presidential and Parliamentary SystemsThe principle of collective responsibility implies that
- A.the prime minister can dissolve the entire parliament
- B.the head of state can dismiss the prime minister
- C.each offending minister can be reassigned
- D.the cabinet stands or falls together.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (the cabinet stands or falls together.)
Explanation
Collective responsibility means all cabinet members share responsibility for government decisions; if parliament defeats the government, the whole cabinet goes.