10.) Key Positions in Parliament Flashcards
1
Q
Who is the Prime Minister?
A
The leader of both the largest party in the Commons and the leader of government
2
Q
What the prime minster known as?
A
The executive
3
Q
What does the speaker of the Commons do?
A
-Keep order in the Commons
-Enforce rules
-Suspend MPs for rule breaks
4
Q
When has the speaker suspended an MP?
A
When John Bercow suspended MP Dennis Skinner for calling PM David Cameron “dodgy Dave”
5
Q
What is the role of the Leader of the House of Commons?
A
-Properly timetable bills
-Liase with Government’s chief whip
6
Q
What are party whips?
A
-Ensure the MPs of each party vote the way the party wants them to
7
Q
What happens when the “whip is withdrawn” from an MP?
A
It means they’re suspended
