Rational, Cultural, and Structural Approaches: Comparing UK and US Executive Branches (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does the rational approach focus on in analysing executive branches?
What does the rational approach focus on in analysing executive branches?
Strategic choices to maximise benefits
Why might a UK PM call a snap election according to the rational approach?
Why might a UK PM call a snap election according to the rational approach?
When the ruling party is ahead in polls
Why does the US President appoint Supreme Court justices according to the rational approach?
Why does the US President appoint Supreme Court justices according to the rational approach?
To secure long-term ideological influence
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
What does the cultural approach examine in political systems?
How traditions & norms shape behaviour
What must UK Cabinet ministers do under 'collective responsibility'?
What must UK Cabinet ministers do under 'collective responsibility'?
Publicly support govt decisions or resign
How is the UK PM traditionally viewed within the Cabinet?
How is the UK PM traditionally viewed within the Cabinet?
First among equals
What does the 'imperial presidency' concept reflect in the US?
What does the 'imperial presidency' concept reflect in the US?
Growing executive power in foreign policy
How can Parliament remove the UK government structurally?
How can Parliament remove the UK government structurally?
Through a vote of no confidence
What limits the US President's power in the structural approach?
What limits the US President's power in the structural approach?
Congress & judiciary via checks/balances
Which Iranian general did Trump order assassinated as commander-in-chief?
Which Iranian general did Trump order assassinated as commander-in-chief?
Qassem Soleimani
Which climate agreement did Trump remove the US from?
Which climate agreement did Trump remove the US from?
Paris Accord
What was Sunak's 'stop the boats' policy intended to control?
What was Sunak's 'stop the boats' policy intended to control?
Immigration into the UK