Executive BRANCH Flashcards
1
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Definition of executive
A
Branch of state which formulates policy and is responsible for its execution
Barnett
2
Q
Name 5 powers of the monarch
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Summon parliamant Dissolve parliamant Appoint pm Head of commonwealth Head of c of e
3
Q
Name 4 powers of the PM
A
Head of gov
Select cabinet ministers
Cabinet reshuffle
Exercise patronage
4
Q
What is delegated legislation?
A
Legislation which allows the gov to make changes without having to enact acts of parliament.
5
Q
What is the parent act?
A
Legal basis for del leg, provides framework for new law
6
Q
What are the three forms of del leg?
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Statutory instruments
Orders in council
Bylaws
7
Q
Name 3 parliamentary safeguards for del leg
A
. PMQ
Controls within parent act which limits power awarded
Negative/positive procedures
