Which are the most effective democratic limits on the power of the political executive?

Correct answer: Lok Sabha confidence, parliamentary scrutiny and electoral accountability

Correct answer: A. Democratic government gives the political executive authority, but it also places that authority under public and constitutional control. The Council of Ministers must enjoy the confidence of the Lok Sabha. Parliament can ask questions, debate policies, examine spending and criticise government actions. Elections provide another limit because citizens can remove a government by voting for another choice. These checks make the executive answerable instead of allowing unlimited personal rule. B is wrong because secret orders, private will and life tenure are features of unchecked authority, not democracy. C is wrong because closing courts and controlling the press destroy democratic checks and rights. D is wrong because hereditary office and special tax exemption oppose equality and accountability. Memory cue: democratic power must face the House, the people and public scrutiny.