The Power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet (AQA A-Level Politics): Quizzes

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The Power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet
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What did Macmillan's quote 'Events, dear boy, events' refer to?

Unforeseen circumstances disrupting plans

Which three decisions demonstrate PM power to dictate policy?

Poll tax, Iraq invasion, 2017 election

What system did the poll tax replace in 1990?

Domestic rates

What was the formal name for the poll tax?

Community charge

How many injuries occurred at the March 1990 anti-poll tax rally in London?

100 injuries

Who replaced the poll tax and with what system?

John Major with council tax

How did Blair justify UK involvement in the Iraq invasion?

Removing WMDs launchable in 45 minutes

Which cabinet minister resigned over the Iraq War?

Robin Cook

Why couldn't May easily call the 2017 snap election?

Fixed-term Parliaments Act meant 2020

What was the outcome of May's 2017 election gamble?

Lost seats, 8 short of majority

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