Parliamentary Versus Presidential Systems of Government in Global Context

The video tutorial introduces the Parliamentary System of Government, contrasting it with the Presidential system. It explains the main branches of government and their functions, focusing on the Parliamentary system's development in England and its adoption in India. The Indian Parliamentary System's characteristics, including the election process, government formation, and the roles of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, are discussed. The concept of collective responsibility and the dual role of the Executive in implementing laws and fulfilling legislative duties are highlighted.

What is a key difference between the Parliamentary and Presidential systems of government?

• The presence of a President

• The presence of a King

• The presence of a Chancellor

• The presence of a Prime Minister

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Constitution

• Executive

• Judiciary

• Legislature

What is the primary function of the judiciary?

• To provide justice

• To elect officials

• To make laws

• To implement laws

Where did the Parliamentary System of Government primarily develop?

• England

• United States

• France

• India

What is a notable feature of the English Constitution?

• It is digital

• It is verbal

• It is unwritten

• It is written

Who composes the Indian Parliament?

• President, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha

• President, Prime Minister, and Lok Sabha

• President, Prime Minister, and Rajya Sabha

• Prime Minister, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha

What happens when no party gets a clear majority in the Lok Sabha elections?

• The President appoints a government

• A coalition government is formed

• The elections are held again

• The Prime Minister is directly elected

Who becomes the Prime Minister in the Indian Parliamentary System?

• The Chief Justice

• The leader of the opposition

• The President

• The leader of the majority party

What is a dual responsibility of the Executive in the Parliamentary System?

• Providing justice and implementing laws

• Making laws and providing justice

• Implementing laws and fulfilling legislative responsibilities

• Implementing laws and making laws

What does collective responsibility in the Parliamentary System mean?

• Only the Prime Minister is responsible for decisions

• Each minister is responsible for their own decisions

• The President is responsible for all decisions

• The entire Council of Ministers is responsible for decisions