(a) (i) The Prime Minister is the leader of the Lok Sabha, and in this capacity his position is unique. 

(ii) The Prime Minister is the chief spokesman and the defender of the Government in the Parliament. When a Minister is under attack from the Opposition, he comes to his rescue. 

(iii) The Prime Minister makes all important announcements of the government policies on the floor of the House. 

(b) The Council of Ministers : 

(i) It consists of all the four ranks of Ministers – the Cabinet Ministers, the Ministers of State, the Deputy Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries. 

(ii) The Council of Ministers is a large body, it meets occasionally. 

(iII) The Prime Minister’may not consult the Council of Ministers for taking important decisions. 

The Cabinet : 

(i) The Cabinet generally consists of Senior Ministers holding Cabinet rank and important portfolios.

(ii) The Cabinet is a small and cohesive group which meets regularly. 

(iii) The Members of the Cabinet are consulted by the Prime Minister on every important issue. 

(c) (i) The Cabinet formulates government policies, both national and international. It takes decisions on major issues before the nation relating to defence, security, development, planning, financial matters, etc. 

(ii) After the policy decision of the Cabinet is taken, it becomes the duty and an important function of the appropriate department under a Minister to faithfully carry out the decision. He must administer his department in accordance with the polity decision and in coordination with other departments. 

(iii) The Cabinet coordinates the working of all the departments, so that the whole government runs smoothly and set goals are achieved. The Prime Minister plays an important role in bringing about the coordination. 

(iv) Foreign relations, both diplomatic and trade, pacts or agreements with other nations are all decided by the Cabinet. The choice of diplomatic envoys and recognition of new states or regimes is also made by the Cabinet.