5 - Prerogative Powers

Question 1

Name some ministerial prerogative powers

Answer 1

Pardon
Govern oversees territory 
Make/ ratify treaties 
Grant and renovation of passports 
Control of armed forces

Question 2

Name some personal/ constitutional prerogatives

Answer 2

Appointment and removal of ministers
Appointment of the prime minister
Right to assent to legislation
Reaction of peers and the granting of other honours

Question 3

How does parliament control prerogative powers

Answer 3

1 can amend and abolish prerogative powers I.e fixed term parliament act 2011 removed right to dissolve parliament
2 ministers are accountable for their actions by committees and require approval for expenditure