A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

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A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

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Correct Answer: B — the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by itStep-by-step Solution:In a parliamentary system, the executive (government) derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament). The government can be removed by a vote of no confidence. This is a defining feature of the system, as opposed to a presidential system where the executive is separately elected and not dependent on legislative confidence. ✓Why other options are incorrect:Option A: Not all parties need be in government; there is an opposition.Option C: The government is elected indirectly via parliament; people elect MPs, not the prime minister directly.Option D: The government can be removed before a fixed term via no‑confidence motion.Key Concept: Features of parliamentary system: nominal and real executive (President as nominal head, PM as real head), collective responsibility, dissolution of lower house, and leadership of the PM. India follows the British model but with a written constitution, federalism, and judicial review.

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