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What is meant by the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers?
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Distinguish between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
The Council of Ministers is the whole body of ministers of every rank — Cabinet ministers, ministers of state and deputy ministers — and may number several dozen. The Cabinet is the small inner group of senior ministers holding the most important portfolios, which meets frequently and takes the real policy decisions.
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Explanation
The Constitution mentions the Council of Ministers; the Cabinet grew by convention.
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