The concept of collective ministerial responsibility. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What must ministers do regarding Cabinet decisions under CMR?
What must ministers do regarding Cabinet decisions under CMR?
Publicly support all decisions
What should a minister do if they cannot support a government decision?
What should a minister do if they cannot support a government decision?
Resign from their position
Where should ministerial disagreements be kept according to CMR?
Where should ministerial disagreements be kept according to CMR?
Within Cabinet meetings
Why are Cabinet discussions kept confidential under CMR?
Why are Cabinet discussions kept confidential under CMR?
Encourages open, honest dialogue
How does CMR ensure accountability?
How does CMR ensure accountability?
Government operates as a cohesive entity
What exception did David Cameron allow during the 2016 Brexit referendum?
What exception did David Cameron allow during the 2016 Brexit referendum?
Ministers to campaign on either side
Who resigned in 2018 over the Brexit withdrawal agreement?
Who resigned in 2018 over the Brexit withdrawal agreement?
David Davis and Boris Johnson
When did Sajid Javid resign as Chancellor?
When did Sajid Javid resign as Chancellor?
February 2020
During which events can CMR be temporarily suspended?
During which events can CMR be temporarily suspended?
Referendums
Which coalition government led to flexibility in CMR from 2010-2015?
Which coalition government led to flexibility in CMR from 2010-2015?
Conservative-Liberal Democrat
What is a strength of CMR regarding government presentation?
What is a strength of CMR regarding government presentation?
Maintains government stability
What is a weakness of CMR regarding ministerial views?
What is a weakness of CMR regarding ministerial views?
Suppresses dissent