Lesson 38 (Keal) Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 main things does Parliament do to scrutinise the executive?
A
Questioning
Committees
Debating
Opposition
2
Q
Ways of questioning the government?
A
PMQS exist
MPs can call ministers to ask questions
There’s questioning almost every day
Urgent questions allowed
3
Q
Cons of questioning?
A
PMQS is incredibly flawed - political showmanship is emphasised instead of scrutiny, the PM’s MPs ask pre-planned questions, they often act childish, making jokes and shouting
4
Q
Who is Amber Rudd, what did she do and why is she important?
A
Previous Home Secretary
She resigned
For lying to Parliament - said the gov. didn’t have any plans to reduce illegal immigration but the Guardian found that she sent a letter to May saying she did
