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Flashcards in Prime Minister and the Government Deck (9)
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Executive

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The collective group of Prime Minister, Cabinet and junior ministers, sometimes known as ‘The Government’.

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Cabinet

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The Prime Minister and senior ministers, most of whom lead a particular government department.

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Minister

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An MP or member of the House of Lords appointed to a position in the government, usually exercising specific responsibilities in a department.

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Government Department

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A part of the executive, usually with specific responsibility over an area such as education, health or defence.

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Royal Prerogative

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A set of powers and privileges belonging to the monarch but normally exercised by the Prime Minister or Cabinet, such as the granting of honours or of legal pardons.

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Secondary Legislation

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Powers given to the Executive by Parliament to make changes to the law within certain specific rules.

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Individual Responsibility

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The principle by which ministers are responsible for their personal conduct and for their departments.

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Collective Responsibility

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Principle by which ministers must support Cabinet decisions or leave the Executive.

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Presidential Responsibility

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An executive dominated by one individual, this may be a President but is also used to describe a strong, dominant Prime Minister.