Factors Affecting PM-Cabinet Relationship & Power Balance (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What was the consequence of Margaret Thatcher's dominant leadership style?
What was the consequence of Margaret Thatcher's dominant leadership style?
It caused friction, resignations, downfall
How did John Major's leadership style differ from Thatcher's?
How did John Major's leadership style differ from Thatcher's?
He adopted a consensual, collegial style
What enabled Tony Blair to dominate the Cabinet in his initial years?
What enabled Tony Blair to dominate the Cabinet in his initial years?
Strong Labour Party unity
What weakened Theresa May's authority over the Cabinet?
What weakened Theresa May's authority over the Cabinet?
Deep Conservative divisions over Brexit
How did Boris Johnson respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of decision-making?
How did Boris Johnson respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of decision-making?
Centralised decisions from PM's office
How did Gordon Brown's Cabinet respond to the 2008 financial crisis?
How did Gordon Brown's Cabinet respond to the 2008 financial crisis?
Worked closely together on recovery efforts
Why did Matt Hancock resign as Health Secretary in 2021?
Why did Matt Hancock resign as Health Secretary in 2021?
Media pressure and public scrutiny
How did David Cameron's approval ratings affect his Cabinet control?
How did David Cameron's approval ratings affect his Cabinet control?
High ratings post-2010 helped; low weakened
What effect did Blair's use of Cabinet committees have?
What effect did Blair's use of Cabinet committees have?
Sidelined the full Cabinet's role
How did Boris Johnson use patronage powers in 2019?
How did Boris Johnson use patronage powers in 2019?
Appointed loyalists to secure compliance
How has the 24/7 news cycle impacted the PM-Cabinet relationship?
How has the 24/7 news cycle impacted the PM-Cabinet relationship?
Increased pressure on both PM and Cabinet
What did Alastair Campbell's role during Blair's premiership demonstrate?
What did Alastair Campbell's role during Blair's premiership demonstrate?
Increasing influence of non-elected advisors
Which PMs encouraged more collective Cabinet decision-making?
Which PMs encouraged more collective Cabinet decision-making?
John Major and Harold Wilson