Main Powers of the Executive (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Royal Prerogative definition
Royal Prerogative definition
Historical powers of Monarch, now used by ministers, no Parliamentary approval needed
Who appoints/dismisses ministers
Who appoints/dismisses ministers
Prime Minister
Foreign affairs prerogative powers
Foreign affairs prerogative powers
Signing treaties, recognising states, directing diplomacy
Military action - PM parliamentary approval needed?
Military action - PM parliamentary approval needed?
No, but conventions often involve consulting Parliament
2019 Supreme Court Johnson prorogation ruling
2019 Supreme Court Johnson prorogation ruling
Unlawful (5 weeks) - checked executive power
Who sets legislative agenda
Who sets legislative agenda
Executive/government
2010 Coalition tuition fees result
2010 Coalition tuition fees result
Raised to £9000 (Lib Dems 56 seats, broke promise)
May's Brexit passage attempts failed
May's Brexit passage attempts failed
Three times/occasions
Secondary legislation meaning
Secondary legislation meaning
Executive makes detailed laws under authority of Act of Parliament
Most common delegated legislation form
Most common delegated legislation form
Statutory Instruments (SIs)
Orders in Council purpose
Orders in Council purpose
Transfer responsibilities, implement international agreements
By-laws definition
By-laws definition
Local laws by local authorities for specific local needs
Partygate scandal
Partygate scandal
Boris Johnson attending parties during lockdown
PMQs meaning
PMQs meaning
Prime Minister's Questions
2018 Syria airstrikes ordered by
2018 Syria airstrikes ordered by
Theresa May (prerogative power, chemical weapons response)