Cards (3)

  • aimed to reduce power of the PM and they can no longer call for a snap election on there on to benefit themselves such as thatcher did from her popularity after the Falkland's war
  • governments can no longer tie a vote on an ordinary piece of legislation to a vote of no confidence in order to quell backbench dissent in their own party this meant that MPS are more inclined to vote with their conscience on important issues
  • the act ensures greater political stability which is important during the coalition years