Features of the parliamentary system are listed below:

•Close relationship between the legislature and the executive.
•Executive responsible to the legislature.
•Dual executive.
•Secrecy of procedure.
•Leadership of the Prime Minister.
•Bicameral Legislature.
•No fixed tenure.

Although India follows this system chiefly influenced by the British model, there are a few differences between the Indian and British systems. They are:

→ In India, the PM can be from either the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha. In Britain, the PM will always be from the lower house, the House of Commons.
→ In Britain, the speaker once appointed, formally resigns from his/her political party. In India, the speaker continues to be a member of his/her party though he/she is expected to be impartial in the proceedings.
→ The concept of a shadow cabinet is absent in India. In Britain, the opposition forms a shadow cabinet that scrutinises the actions and policies of the government. It also offers alternative programmes.

Features of Parliamentary form of Government
- Presence of a Prime Minister: In a parliamentary form of government, the Prime Minister is the head of the government and is usually the leader of the majority party in the Parliament.
- Collective Responsibility: The cabinet, which is composed of ministers chosen by the Prime Minister, is collectively responsible to the Parliament. This means that if the Parliament passes a vote of no confidence, the entire cabinet must resign.
- Dual Executive: There is a distinction between the head of state (usually a monarch or a ceremonial President) and the head of government (the Prime Minister). The head of state's role is largely ceremonial, while the head of government is responsible for the day-to-day administration.
- Flexibility: The parliamentary form of government allows for quick decision-making and flexibility in response to changing circumstances. The government can be dissolved and new elections called if necessary.
- Close relationship between the Executive and Legislature: Members of the cabinet are also members of the Parliament, which ensures a close relationship between the executive and the legislature. This can facilitate the passage of legislation and the implementation of government policies.
- Accountability: The government is accountable to the Parliament, which can question ministers and hold them accountable for their actions. This ensures transparency and oversight of the government's actions.
- Gradual change of government: In a parliamentary system, the government can change without the need for a complete overhaul of the system. If the ruling party loses the majority in the Parliament, a new government can be formed without the need for a new election.