The structure, role, and powers of the Executive (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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Who is responsible for overseeing the Civil Service and setting government policy in the UK?
Who is responsible for overseeing the Civil Service and setting government policy in the UK?
The Prime Minister
Who appoints the Prime Minister in the UK?
Who appoints the Prime Minister in the UK?
The Monarch
Which meetings exemplify the PM's international representation duties?
Which meetings exemplify the PM's international representation duties?
G7 meetings and COP26
Who chooses the members of the Cabinet?
Who chooses the members of the Cabinet?
The Prime Minister
What must Cabinet members do even if they privately disagree with a decision?
What must Cabinet members do even if they privately disagree with a decision?
Publicly support it
Why did Amber Rudd resign as Home Secretary in 2018?
Why did Amber Rudd resign as Home Secretary in 2018?
The Windrush scandal
What is the main purpose of regular Cabinet meetings?
What is the main purpose of regular Cabinet meetings?
Discuss & decide major policies
What two types of junior ministers assist senior ministers?
What two types of junior ministers assist senior ministers?
Ministers of State & Under-Secretaries
Who approves junior minister appointments after the PM selects them?
Who approves junior minister appointments after the PM selects them?
The Monarch
What title do senior ministers who head government departments hold?
What title do senior ministers who head government departments hold?
Secretaries of State
What key characteristic defines the Civil Service's role?
What key characteristic defines the Civil Service's role?
Non-partisan
What did Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Budget aim to tackle?
What did Jeremy Hunt's 2023 Autumn Budget aim to tackle?
Inflation