The relationship between the Executive and Parliament (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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When has the balance of power traditionally favoured the executive?
When has the balance of power traditionally favoured the executive?
When govt has strong Commons majority
How are select committee chairs elected since the 2010 reforms?
How are select committee chairs elected since the 2010 reforms?
By secret ballot of MPs
What was the main effect of the 2010 select committee reforms?
What was the main effect of the 2010 select committee reforms?
Increased committee independence
What does the Backbench Business Committee allow MPs to do?
What does the Backbench Business Committee allow MPs to do?
Set agenda for debates on certain days
How do minority governments affect the balance of power?
How do minority governments affect the balance of power?
They shift power toward Parliament
What did Parliament do with Theresa May's Brexit deal?
What did Parliament do with Theresa May's Brexit deal?
Rejected it multiple times
What did the Supreme Court rule about Boris Johnson's 2019 prorogation?
What did the Supreme Court rule about Boris Johnson's 2019 prorogation?
It was unlawful
Which power does the executive retain under royal prerogative?
Which power does the executive retain under royal prerogative?
Deploying the military
How has the House of Lords changed after removing most hereditary peers?
How has the House of Lords changed after removing most hereditary peers?
It became more assertive
What allows the executive to make legal changes with limited oversight?
What allows the executive to make legal changes with limited oversight?
Secondary legislation
Which mechanisms show Parliament's increased assertiveness recently?
Which mechanisms show Parliament's increased assertiveness recently?
Opposition days & urgent questions
What factors affect the extent of parliamentary power?
What factors affect the extent of parliamentary power?
Political context & majority size