Discuss the formation of the cabinet and its powers.

Cabinet is a small body that consists of 15 to 20 ministers. It is part of the Council of ministers.

Powers of the cabinet are:

a. It is the highest decision making the body in the political-administrative system.

b. It formulates major government's policies.

c. It is the supreme executive authority of the central government.

d. It advises the President and this advice are binding in nature.

e. It deals with financial and legislative matters.