History & Civics
State three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers.
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Three points of difference between the Cabinet and the Council of Ministers are as follows:
| Cabinet Ministers | Council of Ministers |
|---|---|
| The 'Cabinet' is a smaller group consisting of senior Ministers holding important portfolios such as Defence, Finance, Home, etc. | The Council of Ministers consists of all categories of Ministers — Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State and Deputy Ministers. |
| They are the most trusted colleagues of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister always consults them. The decisions of the Cabinet are binding on all the ministers. | The Prime Minister may or may not consult the other Ministers, below the rank of Cabinet Ministers. |
| The Cabinet is a small cohesive group of senior Ministers who determine the policy and programme of the Government; so they meet as frequently as possible. | In the day-to-day working of the government, the Council of Ministers as a whole rarely meets. |
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