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What is 'responsible government'?
Responsible government means the executive (Cabinet) must keep the support (confidence) of the elected legislature.
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Question: What is 'responsible government'?
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- Government that responds to lobbyists ✅ A government whose Cabinet must have the confidence of the elected assembly
- Government by referendum
- Direct rule by the Sovereign
Correct answer: A government whose Cabinet must have the confidence of the elected assembly
Explanation: Responsible government means the executive (Cabinet) must keep the support (confidence) of the elected legislature.
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