Question

Why is the parliamentary government also known as ‘responsible government’?

• A. It has the power to pass Westminster motion.
• B. It has the power to pass a Cabinet Motion.
• C. It has the power to pass a Confidence Motion.
• D. It has the power to pass a No-Confidence Motion.

Answer 1

The correct option is D It has the power to pass a No-Confidence Motion.

Power to pass a ‘No-Confidence’ Motion is the reason for calling the parliamentary government as ‘cabinet government’ or ‘responsible government’. Another name for this system is the Westminster model of government. This is due to Westminster is the seat of the British Parliament, and many of Britain’s ex-colonies adopted this term.