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The idea of collective responsibility in the Executive branch of government means that

The idea of collective responsibility in the Executive branch of government means that
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  • A No single member of the executive can take any responsible decision
  • B A member of the executive has no way out of decisions made in that body
  • C A member executive cannot publicly criticise decisions collectively made without first resigning
  • D Responibility within the executive is not unilateral
  • E Parliament must ratify executive decision collectively reached
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Collective responsibility means that all members of the executive are jointly responsible for decisions taken by the cabinet or executive body. A member who cannot publicly support a collective decision must resign. This ensures unity and confidentiality within the executive. The best description is that a member cannot publicly criticise a collective decision without first resigning.

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