Collective Cabinet Responsibility
/kəˈlɛktɪv ˈkæbɪnɪt rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/
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- (n.) A constitutional convention in parliamentary systems whereby all members of the cabinet are collectively accountable to the legislature for government policies and decisions.
Under collective cabinet responsibility, if one minister disagrees with a policy, they must either support it publicly or resign.
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- collective cabinet responsibility
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Commentary
This principle ensures cabinet unity and discipline, promoting coherent government policy and allowing the legislature to hold the entire executive accountable rather than individual ministers.
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