The relationship between the Executive and Parliament (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Who controls the legislative timetable in Parliament?
Who controls the legislative timetable in Parliament?
The government/executive
What is the purpose of the whipping system?
What is the purpose of the whipping system?
Maintain discipline, ensure MPs vote with party directives
Effect of substantial majority on passing legislation
Effect of substantial majority on passing legislation
Enhances govt's ability, reduces chance of defeat in votes
Alternative names for secondary legislation
Alternative names for secondary legislation
Delegated legislation or subordinate legislation
Main advantage of secondary legislation for executive
Main advantage of secondary legislation for executive
Make law changes without full parliamentary debate/vote
Prime Ministerial patronage definition
Prime Ministerial patronage definition
PM's power to appoint ministers, peers, influential positions
'Payroll' system concept
'Payroll' system concept
MPs support govt hoping for promotions/rewards
Royal prerogative powers definition
Royal prerogative powers definition
Powers exercised without parliamentary approval
Examples of royal prerogative powers
Examples of royal prerogative powers
Deploy military, grant pardons, manage foreign affairs
How does govt influence House of Lords composition?
How does govt influence House of Lords composition?
Appointing life peers supportive of its agenda
Crossbenchers' effect on govt control in Lords
Crossbenchers' effect on govt control in Lords
Limit govt's ability to fully dominate the chamber
Impact of small parliamentary majority on executive
Impact of small parliamentary majority on executive
Weakens govt's control over Parliament
Challenge faced by minority governments
Challenge faced by minority governments
Struggle to pass legislation, can't rely on all MPs' support
Backbench Business Committee role
Backbench Business Committee role
Empowers Parliament to challenge executive more effectively
Recent reform: select committee chairs election method
Recent reform: select committee chairs election method
Elected by secret ballot