A parliamentary system of government is one in which

1. All political parties in the parliament are represented in the government
2. The government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
3. The government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
4. The government is chosen by the parliament but cannot be removed by it before the completion of a fixed term

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• The parliamentary system of government requires that the executive is accountable to the legislature for its policies and actions. This system includes several mechanisms to ensure that the executive remains answerable and under the control of the legislature or the people’s representatives. Notably, the executive can be removed through a vote of no confidence, emphasising its responsibility to the parliamentary body.

Answer: (b) The government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it; Difficulty Level: Easy