1.3.2 The powers of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

• The Prime Minister must be a Member of Parliament
• What is the primary role of the UK Cabinet?

  Central executive body
• The Prime Minister has the power to appoint and dismiss government ministers.


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

  Leader of the government
• The UK Cabinet is composed of senior ministers appointed by the Prime Minister.

  True
• The UK Cabinet makes key policy decisions
• What is one example of the Prime Minister chairing a Cabinet meeting?

  Theresa May on Brexit
• What principle ensures Cabinet ministers publicly support government decisions?

  Collective responsibility
• What is the key principle governing the relationship between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet?

  Collective responsibility
• The UK Cabinet is responsible for making key policy decisions and coordinating government departments


  True
• Match the power of the Prime Minister with its description:

  Appointing Ministers ↔️ Selecting individuals to lead departments

  Chairing Cabinet ↔️ Guiding discussions and setting agenda

  Setting Policy Direction ↔️ Outlining strategic objectives

  Commanding Majority ↔️ Passing legislation with minimal opposition
• The powers of the Prime Minister enable them to steer the direction of the UK government


  True
• The Cabinet coordinates the policies of different government departments
• Constitutional checks and balances ensure transparency, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law
• Cabinet ministers are collectively responsible for government decisions
• The Cabinet coordinates the policies and activities of different government departments.


  True
• The UK Cabinet is composed of senior ministers appointed by the Prime Minister
• Key functions of the UK Cabinet in the correct order

  1️⃣ Makes key policy decisions

  2️⃣ Coordinates government departments

  3️⃣ Advises the Prime Minister

  4️⃣ Implements government policies
• Controlling a parliamentary majority allows the Prime Minister to pass legislation
• Match the power of the Cabinet with its description:

  Collective Responsibility ↔️ Ensures a united front on government decisions

  Policy Coordination ↔️ Aligns activities of government departments

  Departmental Oversight ↔️ Oversees the work of individual departments

  Legislative Agenda ↔️ Determines which bills to introduce
• Collective responsibility ensures that all Cabinet ministers publicly support government decisions


  True
• Match the constitutional check with its function:

  Parliamentary Scrutiny ↔️ Reviews legislation and debates actions

  Judicial Review ↔️ Reviews executive actions and enforces law

  Media Watchdog ↔️ Exposes misconduct and raises awareness