Scrutiny of the Executive (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Scrutiny of the executive
Scrutiny of the executive
MPs holding govt accountable via questioning, examining, challenging
3 main methods of scrutiny
3 main methods of scrutiny
Debates, questions, committees
Parliamentary privilege origin
Parliamentary privilege origin
Bill of Rights 1689
PMQs timing & duration
PMQs timing & duration
Every Wednesday at noon for 30 minutes
E-petition threshold for debate consideration
E-petition threshold for debate consideration
Over 100,000 signatures
Payroll vote
Payroll vote
MPs holding govt posts guaranteed to support govt
% of opposition amendments accepted (public bill committees)
% of opposition amendments accepted (public bill committees)
0.5%
Govt response time to select committee reports
Govt response time to select committee reports
Within 60 days
% of select committee recommendations accepted
% of select committee recommendations accepted
Around 40%
Departmental select committees established
Departmental select committees established
1979