Prime Minister and the Executive

• What is the structure of the Executive in the UK government?

  Includes Prime Minister, Cabinet, junior ministers
• Who is the head of the UK government?

  Prime Minister
• What is the role of the Prime Minister?

  Leads the executive branch and represents the country
• What does the Prime Minister do regarding the Cabinet?

  Appoints members of the Cabinet and junior ministers
• What is the Cabinet composed of?

  Senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister
• What is the Cabinet's key function?

  Key decision-making body in government policy
• What is the role of junior ministers?

  Support Cabinet ministers in their roles
• What do junior ministers typically handle?

  More specific areas within a department
• What is one of the main roles of the Executive?

  Proposing legislation to Parliament
• What does proposing a budget involve?

  Preparing and presenting the annual budget to Parliament
• What is involved in making policy decisions?

  Formulating policies within existing laws and budget
• What are Royal Prerogative powers?

  Historical powers exercised by ministers for the Monarch
• What does the initiation of legislation entail?

  Executive authority to introduce new laws
• What is secondary legislative power?

  Allows the executive to make detailed regulations
• What is individual ministerial responsibility?

  Ministers are accountable for their department's actions
• What happens if a minister commits serious misconduct?

  They may resign as a matter of principle
• What is the purpose of parliamentary scrutiny?

  Ensures transparency and accountability of ministers
• What does collective ministerial responsibility mean?

  All Cabinet members support government decisions publicly
• What is Cabinet solidarity?

  Decisions made in Cabinet meetings are binding
• What is the implication of confidentiality in Cabinet discussions?

  Ensures open and frank debate among members
• What happens if a minister cannot support a Cabinet decision?

  They are expected to resign from their position
• What is one implication of collective ministerial responsibility?

  Strengthens government stability with a consistent policy
• What influences the Prime Minister's selection of ministers?

  Political loyalty, competence, and party balance
• Why is competence and expertise important in minister selection?

  Enhances the effectiveness of government departments
• What does party balance refer to in minister selection?

  Consideration of different factions within the ruling party
• Why is geographic representation important in minister selection?

  Reflects national composition and regional interests
• What does diversity in minister selection promote?

  Inclusivity and reflection of societal diversity
• How does the Prime Minister's leadership style affect the Cabinet?

  Influences autonomy and influence of Cabinet ministers
• How does the political context affect the Prime Minister's control?

  Majority government grants stronger control than coalition
• What is the impact of policy successes on the Prime Minister's position?

  Strengthens the Prime Minister's position
• How does public and media scrutiny affect the Prime Minister and Cabinet?

  High scrutiny can pressure them and affect relationships
• What historical shift has occurred in the Prime Minister's power?

  From collective decision-making to centralized leadership
• What is the role of Cabinet committees?

  Streamline decision-making and enhance control
• How has media influence changed the Prime Minister's role?

  Increases individual visibility and power
• What legislative changes have affected the Prime Minister's powers?

  Reforms altering powers and responsibilities of government