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Questions
What is the basic principle of Collective Responsibility?
What do you understand by the term ‘Collective Responsibility of the Council of Ministers’?
Explain the term ‘Collective Responsibility’.
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Solution
The principle of Collective Responsibility implies that the ministers are answerable for all decisions taken by the Cabinet. They cannot publicly criticise or show disagreement with the Cabinet decisions. If they cannot make these decisions, they must resign or face dismissal.
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