The Executive

Which of these are the main roles of the Executive? (Two Answers)

• Making Policy Decisions

• Scrutinising the Budget

• Rearranging the Deckchairs at Times of Crisis

• Proposing Legislation

What is Secondary Legislation?

• The second half of a new Act

• Law passed by Parliament

• Law made without passing through Parliament, using powers from a previous Act

• A Private Members Bill

Which of these are Royal Prerogative powers? (Three Answers)

• Award honours

• Sign Treaties

• Control over the media

• Take action to maintain order in case of emergency

What document contains the details of Individual Ministerial Responsibility?

• The Ministerial Rule Book

• The Ministerial Code

• The Ministerial Guide

• The Ministerial Law

Which of these are a part of Individual Ministerial Responsibility? (Two Answers)

• Ministers have to support all decisions made in Cabinet

• Ministers are responsible for everything that happens in their department

• Ministers are responsible for their personal conduct

• If a Minister can not support a decision made by Cabinet they should resign

Which of these are contained within Collective Ministerial Responsibility? (Two Answers)

• Ministers are responsible for everything that happens in their department

• Ministers need to support all decisions made by Cabinet when in public

• Ministers are responsible for their personal conduct

• If a Minister cannot support a decision made by Cabinet, they should resign

Which of these are factors that impact upon the Prime Minister's appointment of Ministers? (Two Answers)

• Rewarding people who shout the loudest in Parliament

• To keep the support of Opposition Parties

• Meeting diversity expectations

• Maintaining a balance between the different factions within the Party

What term is used for a Prime Minister who dominates Cabinet and the Executive?

• Elected Dictator

• The GOAT

• Presidential

• Sir/Madam

Which of these are factors that weaken a Prime Minister's ability to lead? (Two Answers)

• A trip to Peppa Pig World

• Negative opinion polls

• Economic growth

• Negative portrayal in the media

Which of these factors enhance the power of the Prime Minister? (Two Answers)

• The Prime Minister's ability to control the agenda of Cabinet

• The central location of Number 10 Downing St

• The influence of the Queen

• The Prime Minister's power of patronage