Comparing the Executives (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What are the 3 main theoretical frameworks for comparing UK PMs and US presidents?
What are the 3 main theoretical frameworks for comparing UK PMs and US presidents?
Structural, rational, & cultural
What institutional system does the UK operate under regarding executive & legislative branches?
What institutional system does the UK operate under regarding executive & legislative branches?
Fusion of powers
What is the 'payroll vote' in the UK?
What is the 'payroll vote' in the UK?
MPs with govt positions supporting govt
Which type of executive system does the US have compared to the UK's cabinet government?
Which type of executive system does the US have compared to the UK's cabinet government?
Singular executive
What did Cameron create to manage his coalition with Liberal Democrats from 2010-2015?
What did Cameron create to manage his coalition with Liberal Democrats from 2010-2015?
Quad committee
How did Obama rationally respond to losing Congressional control after 2010?
How did Obama rationally respond to losing Congressional control after 2010?
Used executive orders & agreements
What term describes Blair's informal decision-making in small private meetings?
What term describes Blair's informal decision-making in small private meetings?
Sofa government
Which platform did Trump use to control the political agenda directly & bypass media?
Which platform did Trump use to control the political agenda directly & bypass media?
Which executive generally receives greater respect in their political culture?
Which executive generally receives greater respect in their political culture?
US president
In UK culture, when is 'presidential' used to describe a PM?
In UK culture, when is 'presidential' used to describe a PM?
As criticism for not being collegiate