History & Civics
Answer
The difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers are given below:
| Council of Ministers | Cabinet |
|---|---|
| The Council of Ministers consist of Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of state and Deputy Ministers. | The Cabinet consists of a small group of 15 to 18 ministers holding important portfolios such as home, finance, defence, etc. |
| In the day-to-day working the Council of Ministers rarely meet. | The Cabinet meets frequently and determines the policies and programmes of the government. |