The role and significance of the opposition. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Official opposition definition
Official opposition definition
Largest party not in government
PMQs stands for
PMQs stands for
Prime Minister's Questions
Shadow Cabinet purpose
Shadow Cabinet purpose
Mirrors govt cabinet, scrutinises departments
Shadow ministers' role
Shadow ministers' role
Scrutinise corresponding govt departments
Opposition Days definition
Opposition Days definition
Days when opposition sets parliamentary agenda
Motion of no confidence purpose
Motion of no confidence purpose
Shows govt lacks Commons support
Opposition MPs in select committees
Opposition MPs in select committees
Scrutinise govt policies & administration
SNP's opposition role
SNP's opposition role
Voice for Scotland on independence & Brexit
Opposition's democratic function
Opposition's democratic function
Provides checks & balances on govt
Opposition's formal power limit
Opposition's formal power limit
Cannot enact legislation
Jan 2019 no confidence vote
Jan 2019 no confidence vote
Corbyn vs May after Brexit deal rejection
Rachel Reeves' shadow role
Rachel Reeves' shadow role
Shadow Chancellor
Yvette Cooper chairs which committee
Yvette Cooper chairs which committee
Home Affairs Select Committee