Question

The principle of _______ responsibility -- the prime minister is responsible to the popularly elected legislative body --- is crucial for democracy.

Answer 1

Answer:

The principle of "ministerial" responsibility -- the prime minister is responsible to the popularly elected legislative body --- is crucial for democracy.

Explanation:

Ministerial responsibility is the constitutional convention in which the government uses the the democratic parliamentary system which is also known as Westminster system. This Ministerial responsibility,  makes  the  cabinet ministers sole responsible for the action or steps taken by their ministry or the department. The Ministerial responsibility act was enacted in 1922 consisting of 9 section. Each section concentrates the right to examine the lawfulness of the official acts of the members of the Council of State, the Chancellor of Justice and the Parliamentary Ombudsman, and of the Assistant Chancellor of Justice.