Powers Of Prime Minister Flashcards
1
Q
What is patronage?
A
The power of appointment and dismissal
2
Q
Main component of patronage?
A
. The ability to appoint and dismiss cabinet and junior ministers (payroll vote)
3
Q
Advantages of patronage for the PM?
A
. Enables the PM to shape the ideological direction of the cabinet
. The PM can reward those who are loyal to him/her
. Gives the PM the chance to promote younger MPs with potential and to increase diversity
4
Q
What is Payroll vote?
A
Senior and junior ministers who since owe their promotion to the PM can be relied upon to vote in favour of gov legislation
