How does Parliament control the Council of Ministers? Explain any three ways.

How to lay out the answer. Follow the frame, then write it in your own words.

1 · Open with the principle. In a parliamentary system, the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
2 · Questions. In Question Hour, the first hour of every working day, ministers must answer questions and supplementary questions.
3 · Motions. Calling attention, adjournment and censure motions let members debate and criticise policies.
4 · No-confidence motion. The Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion, which forces the whole Council to resign.
5 · Money and bills. Defeating the budget, a money bill or a government bill also shows a lack of confidence.
6 · Close in one line. So Parliament keeps the government answerable every day.

Scoring tip: Name each method before you explain it. Three named methods with one line each earn the 3 marks.