The influence and effectiveness of Parliament in holding the Executive to account. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Who coined 'elective dictatorship' in 1976?
Who coined 'elective dictatorship' in 1976?
Lord Hailsham
What is whipping in Parliament?
What is whipping in Parliament?
Party discipline ensuring MPs follow party line
What are statutory instruments?
What are statutory instruments?
Secondary legislation with less Commons scrutiny
What is the 'payroll system'?
What is the 'payroll system'?
PM's patronage encouraging MP loyalty for promotion
What is the Salisbury Convention?
What is the Salisbury Convention?
Lords shouldn't block govt manifesto legislation
Who led 2009 'Rebuilding the House' report?
Who led 2009 'Rebuilding the House' report?
Tony Wright
When was Backbench Business Committee established?
When was Backbench Business Committee established?
2010
How many days can backbenchers choose debate topics?
How many days can backbenchers choose debate topics?
35 days per parliamentary session
How are select committee chairs chosen since 2010?
How are select committee chairs chosen since 2010?
Secret ballot of all MPs
What does Public Accounts Committee scrutinise?
What does Public Accounts Committee scrutinise?
Govt spending for value for money
What majority needed for early election under FTPA 2011?
What majority needed for early election under FTPA 2011?
Two-thirds of MPs
Lords defeats faced by Labour 1999-2010?
Lords defeats faced by Labour 1999-2010?
Over 450 defeats
When was Cameron's Syria proposal defeated?
When was Cameron's Syria proposal defeated?
2013
Result of May's 2017 election?
Result of May's 2017 election?
Lost majority, relied on DUP supply & confidence
When do PMQs occur?
When do PMQs occur?
Every Wednesday at 12pm