'Shadow Cabinet' is the feature of Administrative system of : (1) Britain (2) USA (3) France (4) Japan

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(1) Britain Explanation: The Shadow Cabinet is a feature of the Westminster (British) system of government. It comprises a senior group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition, form an alternative cabinet to that of the government, and whose members shadow or mark each individual member of the Cabinet.

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