Politics- government operating Flashcards
Why does the HOC need a speaker
to keep everything in order, mp elected as chairman
What is a back bench MP?
MPs who don’t hold office in gov/ops, sit in back bench of HOC
Why do MPs have a range of roles?
they work out new laws, vote in debates, represent constituency, working on government policy
what does the monarch ask the leader of the winning party?
appoint prime minister ‘can you form a government’
what is the role of home office?
look after police and security
What is the FCO
foreign, common wealth and development office.
what is a coalition?
when no party has a majority after an election so 2 parties join together to form a majority
What is the responsibility of every PM
leading government, passing laws
Explain the role of the prime minister
to lead winning party (government) choose a cabinet to take seats in HC.
What is the treasury?
the cabinet in charge of government spendings
how many different government departments are there
25
What are the great offices of state?
four most important offices: prime minister, chancellor, home secretary, foreign secretary
What makes a civil servant different from a politician?
they are anonymous, neutral and permanent
what is the HOC
where elected MPs work
what is the cabinet?
a group of MPs in charge of major government departments who meet weekly to make decisions about how the country should run.
