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12 list of function of the cabinet in parliamentary system




Functions Of The Cabinet In Parliamentary System
1. Determination of policy
2. Decision making
3. Presentation and defence of government policies
4. Executive authority vested in the crown
5. Coordination and control
6. Implementation of laws
7. Body of royal advisers
8. The cabinet will have complete power
9. Policy for discussion
10. Formulation and application of rules
11. Conversion of group pressure into action
12. Government bills

1. Determination of policy: The cabinet has the final determination if the policy to be submitted to the Parliament and this involved the preparation and approval of the legislative programme for each session of Parliament.

2. Decision making: The cabinet members usually put heads together for a realistic policy – making for the country.

3. Presentation and defence of government policies: Measures taken by the government in issues are introduced, explained and defended on the floor of the parliament by members of the cabinet. This shows a kind of effective leadership of the Parliament in legislation

4. Executive authority vested in the crown: The cabinet determines how the executive authority vested in the crown in respect of appointments, foreign affairs etc should be exercised.

5. Coordination and control: It is also involved in a general control and coordination of the work of the several departments of the government.

6. Implementation of laws: The cabinet ensures that laws made by the Parliament are properly maintained. This is done through the various departments of government.

7. Body of the royal advisers: The cabinet is also involved in advising the crown on major issues.

8. The cabinet will have complete power: As to how to carry out the wishes of parliament.

9. Policy for discussion: The cabinet will decide on the policy which to put before the Parliament for discussion.

10. Formulation and application of rules: The cabinet has to formulate and apply rules for the polity, according to what is known and aggred upon as party policy.

11. Conversion of group pressure into action: The cabinet is an important element in the conversion of public pressure into action. It is the cabinet which decides whether or not to listen to public pressure and interest.

12. Government bills: The cabinet initiates government’s bills to the parliament.
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