Functions of the cabinet in parliamentary system of government

SS1 GOVERNMENT

2nd Term

Functions of the cabinet in parliamentary system of government

(1) As part of the legislature, they also make laws.
(2) Since they constitute the executive, they are involved in the general control and administration of the several departments of the government.
(3) Implementation of the law.
(4) The cabinet initiates government bills to the parliament.

Merits and Demerits of Parliamentary system of Government

SS1 GOVERNMENT

2nd Term

Merits 
(1) fusion of both legislative and executive functions make the implementation of decisions to be faster.
(2) separating the ceremonial functions of head of state from the head of government makes the prime minister to concentrate strictly on the serious business of governing the state, not on frivolous ceremonies.
(3) the fear of being collectively voted out of power makes them always come up with their best ideas.

Demerits 
(1) Restriction of ministerial appointment to members of the parliament derives the country of better hands outside the parliament 
(2) collective responsibility can make other hardworking ministers to suffer removal due to the poor performance of a particular minister. 
(3) the fusion of both executive and legislative powers creates room for oligarchy and dictatorship.