What is the term for senior ministers who control important government portfolios and work alongside the Prime Minister?

• A. Cabinet
• B. Senate
• C. Opposition
• D. Judiciary

Answer: (A)

Senior ministers who head major government departments and work with the Prime Minister form the Cabinet. This group acts as the inner circle that discusses, decides, and coordinates government policy across the big portfolios like finance, foreign affairs, and health. They meet to shape policy directions and are collectively responsible for government actions to Parliament. The Senate is the upper house of Parliament, the Opposition is the party not in government, and the Judiciary is the court system—so none of those fit as the group of top ministers. Cabinet is the best answer because it specifically refers to those senior ministers guiding and implementing government decisions alongside the Prime Minister.