Responsible government requires which of the following?
A) The political executive must maintain the support of the legislature.
B) The governor general is elected in free and fair elections.
C) The federal government always runs a balanced budget.
D) The Crown maintains the confidence of both houses of parliament at all times.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of responsible government means that the political executive (the Prime Minister and Cabinet in parliamentary systems) must have the support, or confidence, of the majority of the elected legislature (often the lower house in a bicameral system) to govern. This ensures that the executive is accountable to the elected representatives of the people. Choices B, C, and D are not requirements for a responsible government.

Responsible Government Requires Which of the Following