How does the Legislative Assembly control the Council of Ministers?

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The legislative assembly controls the council of ministers in the following ways:
1. The council of ministers are asked questions by the legislative assembly.
2. The problems in the administration are pointed out by the assembly.
3. Resignation of a particular minister maybe demanded by the assembly.
4. A 'no-confidence motion' may be passed by the assembly against the council of ministers. This may lead to the resignation of the entire ministry if it fails to survive such motion.

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