2.3.3 The power of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

• The Prime Minister determines the government's policy priorities and legislative program.


  True
• The Prime Minister can unilaterally determine the direction of the government.


  True
• The Cabinet makes collective decisions on government affairs through discussion and debate
• Who leads the Cabinet in the UK government?

  Prime Minister
• What does the Prime Minister do with Cabinet ministers?

  Appoints and dismisses
• The Prime Minister determines the government's policy priorities and the legislative program
• The Cabinet's primary role is to advise the Prime Minister and implement the government's agenda
• The Cabinet advises the Prime Minister on policy decisions and the government's agenda
• The Cabinet approves proposed legislation before it is introduced in Parliament.


  True
• What is one responsibility of the Cabinet in the UK government?

  Implementing the government's agenda
• What do the Prime Minister and Cabinet work together to achieve in the UK government?

  Shape and enact legislation
• The Cabinet is a collective decision-making body composed of senior ministers from the governing party
• Order the key roles of the Prime Minister and Cabinet as described in the table:

  1️⃣ Head of government, sets agenda (Prime Minister)

  2️⃣ Collective decision-making body, advises PM (Cabinet)
• The Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch
• The Prime Minister sets the government's legislative priorities
• The Prime Minister leads the Cabinet and chairs its meetings
• The Prime Minister's recommendation of senior judges influences the composition of the judiciary
• Checks and balances ensure no single branch of government becomes too dominant

  True
• Who is the head of the UK government?

  Prime Minister
• What role does the Prime Minister play in Cabinet meetings?

  Leads the Cabinet
• Order the key functions and responsibilities of the Cabinet:

  1️⃣ Advising the Prime Minister

  2️⃣ Collective decision-making

  3️⃣ Implementing the government's agenda
• The Cabinet is responsible for putting the Prime Minister's policy priorities into practice.


  True
• The Cabinet is responsible for implementing the Prime Minister's policy agenda
• The Cabinet supports and advises the Prime Minister on policy priorities.


  True
• The Prime Minister chairs Cabinet meetings and influences decisions.


  True
• The Prime Minister is appointed by the monarch.


  True
• Steps in the legislative process involving the Prime Minister and Cabinet

  1️⃣ Prime Minister sets government priorities

  2️⃣ Cabinet discusses and approves legislation

  3️⃣ Legislation is introduced in Parliament

  4️⃣ Legislation is implemented by government departments
• The Cabinet is a collective decision-making body that advises the Prime Minister
• The Prime Minister determines the government's legislative priorities and uses their authority to push bills through Parliament
• Match the role with the responsible body:

  Determines government priorities ↔️ Prime Minister

  Collective decision-making ↔️ Cabinet
• The Cabinet provides advice to the Prime Minister on policy decisions


  True
• Match the Prime Minister and Cabinet with their respective roles:

  Prime Minister ↔️ Head of government, sets agenda

  Cabinet ↔️ Collective decision-making body
• The Cabinet implements the Prime Minister's policy agenda
• The Prime Minister can appoint and dismiss Cabinet ministers
• Match the Prime Minister and Cabinet with their executive roles:

  Prime Minister ↔️ Head of government, sets agenda

  Cabinet ↔️ Collective decision-making body
• The Prime Minister is the monarch's principal advisor
• The Prime Minister can appoint and dismiss Cabinet ministers
• The Prime Minister advises the monarch on the appointment of senior judges, bishops, and peers
• What type of advice does the Cabinet provide to the Prime Minister?

  Policy decisions
• Match the role with the correct description:

  Prime Minister ↔️ Head of government, sets agenda

  Cabinet ↔️ Collective decision-making body