The structural layout of the parliamentary system in India ensures accountability. What is the fundamental principle governing the relationship between the executive and the legislature in this system?

Introduction, Making & Features of the Constitution — question ID 1256

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The bedrock of the Westminster model adopted by India is the collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers to the Lok Sabha (Article 75). This setup forces executive accountability, unlike the presidential system where the president is independent of the legislature.