Question

write any three constraints on the powers of the pm of a coalition government

Answer 1

After election results, when there is no single party which enjoys the majority support of the members in the Legislature, two or more parties come together and form government. Such a government is known as coalition government. The three constraints or limitations on the powers of Prime Minister of coalition government are
(i) The Prime Minister has to accommodate different groups and factions in his party as well as his alliance partners.
(ii) He has to pay attention to the views and positions of his coalition partners for the survival of his government.
(iii) The agenda and policies of the government ate usually decided as a common minimum programme which includes all the views and demands of coalition partners.

Answer 2

The coalition government imposes certain restraints on the Prime Minister from taking independent decisions:

a. There are political compulsions on him , as he has to accommodate interests of various factions and parties which are part of the coalition.

b. He has to listen to varied views presented by the coalition partners.

c. The Prime Minister while allocating portfolios also has to satisfy all the partners.

d. The Prime Minister also faces the challenge of reaching at a consensus on various policy matters.

e. If any party withdraws support, then the prime minister is under compulsion to prove his strength on the floor of the house.