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Question
What is understood by the term ‘Individual Responsibility’ in a Parliament Democracy?
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Solution
Individual Responsibility’ in a Parliamentary democracy means that a member of the Parliament is accountable for his or her actions and decisions. If the member fails to discharge f his or her responsibilities, then he or she alone is expected to take the blame and resign.
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