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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.
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Solution
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.
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