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In a parliamentary system of government, from which organ of state are the Prime Minister and cabinet ministers primarily drawn?

  1. The legislatureAnswer
  2. B
    The judiciary
  3. C
    The civil service
  4. D
    An independent presidential electoral body

Answer

The legislature
The defining structural feature of a parliamentary system is the fusion of legislative and executive powers, meaning that the Prime Minister and all cabinet ministers must be chosen from among the members of the legislature.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the defining executive-legislative relationship in a parliamentary system.
In a parliamentary system, the executive branch is not strictly separated from the legislative branch.
The system operates on the principle of fusion of powers rather than strict separation of powers.
2
Determine the origin of cabinet ministers and the head of government.
The Prime Minister and cabinet ministers are selected from elected members of the legislature (parliament).
Ministers must remain members of parliament to be directly accountable to the legislative body.

Key Concept

Fusion of Powers and Executive Selection in Parliamentary Systems
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