1.3.1 The structure and role of the executive

• The UK Executive consists of the prime minister, cabinet, and government departments
• Arrange the components of the Executive in order of leadership hierarchy.

  1️⃣ Prime Minister

  2️⃣ Cabinet

  3️⃣ Government Departments
• Match the role with the corresponding member of the Executive:

  Prime Minister ↔️ Chairs the Cabinet

  Cabinet Ministers ↔️ Head government departments

  Heads of Government Departments ↔️ Assist in policy implementation
• The Prime Minister has the power to appoint and dismiss Cabinet members
• Arrange the Prime Minister's responsibilities in order of importance.

  1️⃣ Chairing the Cabinet

  2️⃣ Policy Coordination

  3️⃣ Appointing Ministers

  4️⃣ International Representation

  5️⃣ Leading Parliament
• The Cabinet ensures policy coordination across different government departments
• Match the member of the Cabinet with their role:

  Prime Minister ↔️ Chairs the Cabinet

  Cabinet Ministers ↔️ Heads of key government departments
• The Cabinet meets regularly to discuss major government policies and initiatives.


  True
• Order the key functions of the Cabinet.

  1️⃣ Collective Decision-Making

  2️⃣ Policy Coordination

  3️⃣ Advising the Prime Minister

  4️⃣ Crisis Management
• The UK Executive consists of the Prime Minister, the Cabinet, and Government Departments.


  True
• Who assists Cabinet ministers in policy implementation and management?

  Heads of Government Departments
• How does the UK Executive govern the country effectively?

  Collaboratively
• The Prime Minister chairs the Cabinet and sets national priorities
• Order the key responsibilities of the Prime Minister.

  1️⃣ Chairing the Cabinet

  2️⃣ Policy Coordination

  3️⃣ Appointing Ministers

  4️⃣ International Representation

  5️⃣ Leading Parliament
• The Prime Minister represents the UK internationally.


  True
• Match the Prime Minister's role with their key powers:

  Head of Government ↔️ Direct government policy

  Leader of the majority party ↔️ Lead and guide legislation in Parliament

  Chair of the Cabinet ↔️ Set and manage the Cabinet agenda
• Who is the Head of Government in the UK?

  Prime Minister
• The Prime Minister oversees and coordinates government policy initiatives


  True
• One of the Prime Minister's powers is to appoint and dismiss Cabinet members
• What role does the Prime Minister play in Parliament?

  Leads the majority party
• What type of body is the Cabinet in the UK government?

  Collective decision-making
• Order the Cabinet's key functions:

  1️⃣ Collective Decision-Making

  2️⃣ Policy Coordination

  3️⃣ Advising the Prime Minister

  4️⃣ Crisis Management
• The Cabinet's structure and functions complement the Prime Minister's powers
• What are Government Departments responsible for in the UK?

  Implementing government policies
• Government Departments turn laws and policies into effective programs


  True
• Match the Government Department with its key responsibilities:

  Ministry of Education ↔️ Oversees schools and universities

  Department of Health ↔️ Manages healthcare services

  Ministry of Defence ↔️ Manages military operations

  Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ↔️ Develops policies for agriculture
• What are the two branches of government discussed in the context of checks and balances?

  Executive and Legislature
• The Executive's role includes executing laws and managing national priorities
• Checks and balances between the Executive and the Legislature ensure neither branch becomes too powerful


  True
• What is the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the UK government?

  Ensures accountability
• The Legislature can scrutinize and amend legislation proposed by the Executive
• The Legislature has the power to impeach Executive leaders


  True
• Match the branch with its key powers:

  Executive ↔️ Veto legislation

  Legislature ↔️ Override Executive veto
• The Executive oversees the application of laws passed by Parliament.


  True
• Who chairs the Cabinet in the UK government?

  Prime Minister
• What is the Prime Minister's role as the leader of the majority party in Parliament?

  Lead legislation
• Which international organization does the Prime Minister represent the UK in?

  United Nations
• What is the primary role of the Cabinet in the UK government?

  Collective decision-making
• The Cabinet responds to national emergencies and crises.

  True
• The Cabinet's key functions include collective decision-making, policy coordination, advising the Prime Minister, and crisis management