The Prime Minister and the Cabinet (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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What is the core executive?
What is the core executive?
Network at heart of UK govt where policy is made
First widely recognised UK Prime Minister
First widely recognised UK Prime Minister
Robert Walpole (1721-1742)
How did PM role develop?
How did PM role develop?
Emerged through convention & custom, not deliberately designed
How is the UK PM chosen?
How is the UK PM chosen?
Leader of party that can command Commons majority
Four essential functions of core executive
Four essential functions of core executive
Policy, legislation, finance, national first responder
What is the royal prerogative?
What is the royal prerogative?
Powers once held by monarch, now exercised by government
PM's patronage powers
PM's patronage powers
Can appoint & dismiss ministers without external approval
Key characteristic of UK civil service
Key characteristic of UK civil service
Politically neutral and continuous
Fusion of executive & legislative power
Fusion of executive & legislative power
Defining feature of Westminster system
Primus inter pares meaning
Primus inter pares meaning
First among equals - PM governs collectively, not as dictator