The principle of collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha underlies the power of the no-confidence motion, making it the ultimate check on the executive's authority by the legislature.
The most powerful weapon that enables the Parliament to ensure executive accountability is
Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025 · Topic: The Parliament (Devices of Parliamentary Procedure: Questions Hour, Zero Hour, Motions, Resolutions)
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