Function of the cabinet

Question 0

What role belongs to Ian Duncan Smith?

Answer 0

Secretary of State for work and pensions

Question 1

—– is under pressure to reduce the — but has come under pressure to increase health spending from health minister — due to bad press about A&E waiting.
This is an example of —-

Answer 1

1. George Osbourne
2. deficit
3. Jeremy Hunt
4. The cabinet settling disputes between govt departments

Question 2

A current cabinet priority is rolling out -who- welfare reforms (—)

Answer 2

1. Ian Duncan Smith

2. Universal credit

Question 3

What is an example of the limits of the cabinet?

Answer 3

Robin Cook and Clare Short resigned over disagreeing with going to war with Iraq

Question 4

What are the main functions of the cabinet?

Answer 4

• settles disputes between govt departments
• ensures govt depts follow procedures
• plan the business of parliment
• reviews + evaluates the work of the govt
• policy implementation

Question 5

How do the cabinet plan the business of parliment?

Answer 5

• prioritises policy areas

- decides timescale