Lesson 48 (Keal) Flashcards
1
Q
What group has executive powers?
A
The Cabinet
2
Q
Who makes up the Cabinet?
A
PM + Ministers
3
Q
What things does the PM consider when appointing ministers?
A
Competence
Loyalty
Appoint rivals
Appoint big beasts
Social balancing
4
Q
Why does the PM appoint rivals?
A
It silences them
As they can’t talk bad about the PM’s government anymore
As they are apart of it
5
Q
What are ‘big beasts’ and why does the PM appoint them?
A
Because they are really big figures in the party
That it would seem silly not to
e.g. Theresa May appointing Boris Johnson as foreign secretary
6
Q
What is social balancing and why does the PM do this?
A
E.g. including people from diverse backgrounds
PM does this to look progressive
