Question

The powers and functions of the Indian Parliament are wide-ranging. In this context answer the following:

Explain three ways in which the Legislature exercise control over the Executive.

Answer 1

Three ways in which the Legislature exercise control over the Executive is:

• A vote of No-Confidence: If the Vote of No-Confidence Motion is passed by the members of the House against the Prime Minister or his cabinet, the Prime Minister along with his cabinet has to resign.
• Monetary Control: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts ensures that the government spends public money in accordance with the Parliament’s decisions.
• Adjournment Motions: Parliament can pass the adjournment motions for censuring the acts of the omission and commission of the minister.