PM and the executive Flashcards
1
Q
Role of the PM
A
Head of the Executive
Leader of largest party
Appointed by monarch
2
Q
Role of Cabinet
(Secretary of State)
A
Run GOVT departments
Members appointed by the PM
3
Q
Role of Junior Mnisters
A
Assist senior ministers in running departments
Appointed by PM, but not part of the cabinet
4
Q
Role of the Civil Service
A
Permanent officials who work in a department
They advise and enact policy decisions of the Executive
5
Q
SpAds
A
Special Advisors
- Employed as civil servants but give political advise
- Should not shape or make policy
6
Q
What roles does the executive have?
A
Propose a budget
Propose legislation
Respond to major crises
Defence and foreign policy
Make policy.
