Parliament oversees executive policies through mechanisms such as Question Time and committees
What is the potential outcome of a successful vote of no confidence in the government?
General election
Parliament is responsible for enforcing laws, while the Executive is responsible for scrutinizing them.
False
Parliament can hold the Executive accountable through scrutiny and votes of no confidence.
True
Parliament's scrutiny mechanisms can ultimately remove the Executive if it is deemed to be failing in its duties
What is the composition of Select Committees in Parliament?
MPs from different parties
What type of questions can MPs ask during Question Time?
Written and supplementary
What is the Executive's role in the UK government?
Policy formulation, administration, enforcement
The key mechanisms by which Parliament scrutinizes and holds the Executive accountable include Question Time, Select Committees, and Votes of no confidence
What is the ultimate power of Parliament if a government is deemed to be failing?
Vote of no confidence
During Question Time, MPs can only ask questions submitted in advance.
False
The Executive drafts legislative proposals based on their policy priorities.
True
The effectiveness of parliamentary checks and balances depends on the strength of the key scrutiny mechanisms
What ultimate power does Parliament have to remove a government deemed to be failing?
Vote of no confidence
Select Committees play a vital role in holding ministers accountable for their actions.
True
Question Time is a key mechanism for public scrutiny of the Executive.
True
The Executive is accountable to Parliament and the public.
True
Select Committees are cross-party committees of MPs that examine specific policy areas in depth
The Public Accounts Committee is an example of a Select Committee that examines the value for money of government spending
Question Time is a crucial part of the checks and balances within the UK's system of government
What happens to a bill once both Houses of Parliament agree on it?
Royal Assent
Question Time allows MPs to publicly challenge ministers and hold them accountable.
True
What are the main functions of Parliament in the UK government?
Legislation, scrutiny, representation
Match the parliamentary scrutiny mechanism with its description:
Question Time ↔️ MPs ask ministers questions, providing public scrutiny
Select Committees ↔️ Cross-party committees examine policy areas in depth
Votes of no confidence ↔️ Motion that can trigger a general election
Select Committees have the power to summon witnesses, request documents, and produce reports
During Question Time, MPs can probe and challenge the government's positions in a public forum
The Executive proposes legislation to Parliament, which then scrutinizes and passes these laws
Question Time allows MPs to publicly challenge ministers about their actions and policies.
True
Match the feature of Select Committees with its description:
Composition ↔️ Made up of MPs from different parties
Powers ↔️ Can summon witnesses and request documents
Impact ↔️ Pressures government to improve policies