Which body can review government policies?
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Correct answer: Parliament
Parliament can review government policies, decisions and actions. Members of Parliament hold the government accountable through Question Hour, debates, parliamentary committees and voting. The judiciary may examine whether a policy is constitutional, but regular democratic scrutiny of government policy is mainly a function of Parliament. Exam tip: distinguish the Council of Ministers’ role in making policy from Parliament’s role in ensuring accountability.
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Parliament
Why is this the correct answer?
Parliament can review government policies, decisions and actions. Members of Parliament hold the government accountable through Question Hour, debates, parliamentary committees and voting. The judiciary may examine whether a policy is constitutional, but regular democratic scrutiny of government policy is mainly a function of Parliament. Exam tip: distinguish the Council of Ministers’ role in making policy from Parliament’s role in ensuring accountability.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Working of Institutions. Topic: How is a major policy decision taken?.
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