text: who appoints cabinet ministers?what is their role in an democratic country? this is also an 4 mark question. the word originated in british parliament when five ministers of king repaired to a small side room(cabinet) for discussion before facing parliament.in any democratic govt cabinet minister is appointed by head ofthe state( king,or president) on recommendation of prime minister,if there is one.where there is no such provision(u.s.a)  president appoints but subject to the ratification by senate.  the cabinet minister is responsible for performance of his dept.he is answerable to parliament/assembly for his dept/minisry.also he attends cabinet meetings and participates in decision making process of govt.even inrespect of other minisries. also he is accountable to parliamentary committees where depts are discussed thoughourly.he represents his country in interaction with other countries