Who decides to reward or punish the political leaders for either serving the people or for not doing it?
The President
The People
The Prime Minister
All of the above
Why is the Prime Minister in India not directly elected by the people?
Choose the most appropriate answer and give reasons for your choice.
(a)In a Parliamentary democracy only the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha can become the Prime Minister.
(b)Lok Sabha can remove the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers even before the expiry of their term.
(c)Since the Prime Minister is appointed by the President there is no need for it.
(d)Direct election of the Prime Minister will involve lot of expenditure on election.
With reference to Central Council of Ministers, consider the following statements:
1. Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the President. 2. Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the House of the people.
3. Resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister dissolves the Council of Ministers.