polity medium true/false

The Council of Ministers of a State is collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of that State.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Article 164(2): Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Legislative Assembly (not Council). This means: (a) Ministry falls if Assembly passes no-confidence motion, (b) Ministers defend policies jointly, (c) CM's resignation dissolves entire Council. Cornerstone of parliamentary democracy at State level.

Topic Council of Ministers - Collective Responsibility
Exam Relevance Parliamentary principle frequently tested in all government exams

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