Parliamentary Government: The Westminster Model
The Parliamentary form of government is often referred to as the Westminster model.
Why Westminster Model?
- This name originates from the Palace of Westminster in London, the location of the United Kingdom's Parliament.
- The Westminster model is a specific type of parliamentary government where the executive branch (government) is accountable to the legislature (parliament).
- Key features include fusion of powers between the executive and legislature, and the head of government being a member of parliament.
Other Options Analysis
- Theocracy: Government by religious leaders or divine guidance.
- Plutocracy: Rule by the wealthy class.
- Communist: Relates to a specific political ideology and economic system, not a general term for the parliamentary structure itself.
The question specifically asks for the alternative name for the parliamentary system, which is the Westminster model.
Important Questions from Parliament
The Council of Ministers shall not exceed ______% of the total number of members of the Assembly of States.
When was the first Session of the Lok Sabha of independent India held?
As of 31st October 2023, the senior-most member (in terms of age) in the 17th Lok Sabha, Shafiqur Rahman Barq represents which political party?
Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is correct?
A maximum of ______ members can be nominated by the President of India to become the member of the Rajya Sabha.
