functions of the executive

Question 1

functions

Answer 1

propose new legislation
propose a government budget
carry out policies and manage public services

Question 2

propose new legislation

Answer 2

While Parliament debates and decides on laws, most laws are initiated by the government. Each year the government proposes a programme of policies and new laws in the Queen’s Speech - eg - any bill
However, …
The executive doesn’t make laws, Parliament does;
Not all laws are initiated by the government –
private members bills

Question 3

Propose a government budget

Answer 3

Each year the government proposes ‘the Budget’, announcing plans for spending and taxation - government has frozen fuel duty for the 13th time in a row in the budget
However, …
Parliament votes on the Budget and has the final say (as these are ‘money bills’, only the Commons, not Lords) 🡪 link
with parliamentary sovereignty

Question 4

carry out policies and manage public services

Answer 4

The government is responsible for providing public services (schools, hospitals, police, transport, army, embassies, museums, pensions, benefits, etc.) However, …
Some public services are devolved to regional
governments, not delivered by national executive