Cabinet Government
/ˈkæbɪnət ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A system of government where executive power is vested in a cabinet composed of members collectively responsible to the legislature.
In the United Kingdom, the cabinet government is the foundation of the parliamentary system.
Forms
- cabinet government
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Commentary
The term is primarily used in constitutional and political law contexts; emphasize collective ministerial responsibility to the legislature when drafting definitions.
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