Why is a close relationship between the executive and the legislature important in a parliamentary system?

Correct answer: Because the executive emerges from Parliament and remains accountable to it

Correct answer: A. In a parliamentary system, the political executive is connected to the elected legislature. Usually, the leader who commands a majority in the Lok Sabha becomes Prime Minister, and ministers are generally drawn from Parliament. The Council of Ministers must retain the confidence of the Lok Sabha. Parliament debates government policies, asks questions, examines expenditure and can force the government to resign through a loss-of-confidence process. This relationship makes executive power answerable to elected representatives. B is wrong because the judiciary remains a separate institution and does not become Parliament. C is wrong because Members of Parliament are elected or, where constitutionally applicable, nominated through specific procedures; the President does not appoint all MPs. D is wrong because permanent officials are not the basis of parliamentary representation. Cue: in a parliamentary system, the government must have Parliament’s confidence and answer Parliament’s questions.