(i) Parliamentary democracy in most countries is often known as the Cabinet
form of government.
(ii) The Cabinet works as a team.
(iii) The minister-s may have different views and opinions, but everyone has
to own up to every decision of the Cabinet.
(iv) No minister can openly criticize any decision of the government even if
it is about another ministry or department.
(v) Every ministry has secretaries who are civil servants. The secretaries
provide the necessary background information to the ministers to take
decisions.
(vi) The Cabinet as a team is assisted by the Cabinet Secretariat. This includes
many senior civil servants who try lo coordinate the working of different
ministries.