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Collective responsibility means that

Collective responsibility means that
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  • A All ministers are collectively responsible to the prime minister
  • B Ministers are collectively responsible to the parliament
  • C No minister may publicly criticise decisions made collectively in cabinet without first resigning
  • D Ministers must first clear their public statements on policy matters with the cabinet office before delivering them
  • E Ministers must always show a sense of responsibility towards one another
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Collective responsibility is a constitutional convention in parliamentary systems. It means that all members of the cabinet are jointly responsible for decisions made in cabinet. If a minister cannot publicly support a collective decision, they must resign. This ensures unity and confidentiality within the executive.

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