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In a parliamentary form of government, the Council of Ministers can remain in office as long as it enjoys the support of the ________.

  1. A
    Minority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
  2. B
    Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
  3. C
    Minority of the members of the Lower House
  4. D
    Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

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In a parliamentary framework, the executive (Council of Ministers) is collectively responsible to the democratically elected lower house (Lok Sabha in India). It stays in power only as long as it retains a majority vote or confidence in the Lower House.

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In a parliamentary form of government, the Council of Ministers can remain in office as long as it enjoys the support of the ________.
A
Minority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
B
Majority of the members of the Upper House of Parliament
C
Minority of the members of the Lower House
D
Majority of the members of the Lower House of Parliament

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