Though the Union's legislative responsibilities are held by the Parliament, the Council of Ministers plays an essential role in the legislative process. Ministers are both heads of government departments and members of Parliament. They participate fully and actively in the functioning of the Parliament.

They introduce and pilot the majority of the bills. The Parliament spends 95 percent of its time dealing with governmental business, which is overseen by ministers. A law that is not endorsed by the Council of Ministers cannot be passed by Parliament because the government has a majority in Parliament.

If the Lok Sabha adopts a bill that is not supported by the Council of Ministers, rejects a bill that is supported by the Council of Ministers, or rejects the Cabinet's budget, it is considered a vote of no-confidence in the government, and the whole Council of Ministers resigns. While doing so, the Prime Minister/Cabinet may recommend to the President that the Lok Sabha be dissolved.

In accordance with the Cabinet's advice, the President summons or dissolves Parliament. The Prime Minister has the authority to recommend to the President the dissolution of the Lok Sabha and the convening of new elections. Such counsel is always accepted by the President. The threat of dissolution can be used by the Cabinet to get support from the Lok Sabha.

The Council of Ministers is, without a doubt, collectively responsible before the Lok Sabha, which has the power to remove it through a vote of no-confidence. However, such a scenario is unlikely to occur as long as the Cabinet has the support of a majority in the Lok Sabha. A majority-backed ministry can have its way in Parliament. Normally, the Cabinet (supported by a majority) is the one who truly governs the workings of Parliament.