Limitation On The Power Of PM Flashcards
1
Q
PM limitations
A
- Overrulled by cabinet
- Adverse events
- Lose confidence of caninet or party
- Forced fo appoint ministers who have strong following in the party
2
Q
Adverse circumstances for a PM
A
- Cabinet split
- slim majority
- economic crisis
- split in party
3
Q
Example of split cabinet
A
- Thatcher 1990 poll tax
4
Q
Example of slim majority
A
- Theresa May 2017
- David Cameron 2010-15
5
Q
Example of economic crisis
A
- Gordon Brown 2008-10
6
Q
Example if split party
A
- Tony Blair 2005-07
