Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
This concept is central to understanding the relationship between the executive and legislature in India's parliamentary system, highlighting how accountability is enforced and democratic principles are upheld, a core topic for GS2.
Ministerial responsibility is a cornerstone of parliamentary democracy, ensuring that the executive (Council of Ministers) is accountable to the legislature. It encompasses both collective responsibility (to the Lok Sabha) and individual responsibility (to the President, on the advice of the Prime Minister).