Why cannot Cabinet approval in a major policy decision be treated as a mere formality?

Correct answer: Because the Cabinet decides policy direction and collective responsibility

Correct answer: A. The Cabinet is the central decision-making body of the political executive. In a major policy matter, ministers discuss the proposal, consider its political and public consequences, and decide the broad direction of government action. After approval, the decision represents the government as a whole, not merely one minister or one department. This is linked to collective responsibility: ministers stand together before Parliament and are answerable for the government’s decisions. B is wrong because courts are independent institutions and are not run by the Cabinet. C is wrong because electoral authorities manage voter lists, not the Cabinet. D is wrong because election symbols are dealt with under election procedures, not Cabinet policy approval. Memory cue: Cabinet approval means “shared decision plus shared responsibility,” not a rubber stamp.