Question

The Indian Constitution has adopted the parliamentary form of Government from ___________.

• A. USA
• B. Russia
• C. Britain
• D. France

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Britain

Parliamentary System of Government

• The Indian Constitution has borrowed the parliamentary form of government from the United Kingdom (Britain).
• This system is characterized by the fusion of powers between the executive and the legislature.
• The President is the nominal head of the state (constitutional head), while the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers are the real executive authorities.
• The executive is collectively responsible to the legislature (Lok Sabha in India).
• Key features adopted from the British system include:
  • Cabinet System: The principle of collective responsibility of the cabinet is a significant feature.
  • Parliamentary Privileges: These are special rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament.
  • Bicameralism: While India has a bicameral legislature (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), the concept of a second chamber has roots in the British Parliament's House of Lords.
  • Rule of Law: The principle that everyone is subject to the law, including the government itself.
  • Speaker's Role: The position and powers of the Speaker in the Lok Sabha are largely based on the British model.
• This system ensures that the government is accountable to the elected representatives of the people.
• It is also known as the 'Westminster model' of government.