Prime Minister and The Cabinet AO1 Flashcards
What did Cameron do in 2015, regarding Cabinet Reshuffles?
236 new peers to the HoL, resulting in over 60% being Conservatives
What balance did May have to maintain in her Cabinet?
A balance of Brexiteers and Remainers
During 2010-15, what limitation did Cameron face regarding Lib Dem ministers?
Cameron couldn’t fire Lib Dem ministers
Define de facto power in the context of government.
Who really has the power
Define de jure power in the context of government.
Written authority power
How did Thatcher typically open her meetings?
By stating her view
What was Tony Blair’s approach to government structure?
A sofa government
What would some say led to Blair’s resignation?
Arguably forced to resign
What caused Thatcher to lose support from the public?
Rejection of the poll tax
What event led to Johnson’s resignation?
Sunak, Javid and other MPs left Johnson’s government
What was notable about Blair’s proposal record from 1998 to 2004?
Which Mps had to vote on
Blair never lost a vote in the Commons
What decision did Blair make regarding the Millennium Dome?
Decided to save it despite being over budget and under-visited
How did May handle votes in Parliament that she expected to lose?
Avoided having those votes
What prevented Cameron from going to war over Syria?
Commons prevented him
How many times was May’s withdrawal agreement from the EU rejected?
Three times
What did Brown realise during the 2008 crash?
Couldn’t take government for granted
What was Johnson’s campaign slogan during his election?
‘Get Brexit Done’
What was unique about Truss’s budget creation process?
Created without normal consultation
What was the context of Cameron’s resignation?
After majority Leave vote
What scrutiny do PMs face?
In PMQs, Select committees and by Backbenchers
What happened in 2018 regarding Conservative MPs and a runway at Heathrow?
8 Conservatives defied a 3 line whip and voted against it because it would’ve been bad for their constituencies
What are MPs bound to execute?
The party manifesto they were elected to
What significant party defect occured in 2022?
Wakefield defected from Conservatives to Labour
Who criticized Braverman’s comments on asylum seekers?
Gullis
What must a legitimate government not deviate from?
Their mandate
What did Truss roll back on that was included in the 2019 manifesto?
The fracking ban
What ongoing pressure exists from SNP MPs?
For Inderef 2
Despite the conclusive 2014 referendum result
What is the legal status of Parliament regarding the result of the EU referendum?
Parliament is sovereign and could have ignored it
What does representative democracy express?
The will of the people
What did Cameron’s government have to implement?
The result of the EU referendum
Despite the majority of Cabinet voting Remain
What happened in 2010 related to Lib Dem junior ministers?
2 resigned over the rise of tuition fees
What significant resignation occurred in 2021?
Lord Frost resigned over Johnson’s Plan B proposals
What was Rudd’s reason for resigning in 2019?
Over no-deal Brexit
How many resignations occurred during May’s government?
21 resignations
What actions by Davis & Johnson made it harder for May’s government?
Rebelled openly
What was unique about the AV referendum in 2011?
Lib Dems and Conservatives campaigned on different sides
Why did Morris resign in 2002?
Over failing to meet literacy targets
What led to the resignation of the head of civil service in 2020?
Failure in A-level and GCSE results
Because the Secretary in charge (Gavin Williamson) refused to resign, redirecting the blame (revealed by Daily Mail)
What was Chris Grayling known for?
Failing in various incidents: 2018 Gatwick Drone Incident and 2019 Ferry Fiasco, yet not resigning
What incident led to Hancock’s resignation in 2021?
Breaking COVID rules and being caught after The Sun published a photo
Why did Patel resign in 2017?
Over secret meetings with Israeli officials
What led to Rudd’s resignation in 2018?
Misleading Parliament over immigration removal quotas
What scandal led to Maria Miller’s resignation in 2014?
Expense scandal
What did Johnson state regarding the Patel bullying scandal?
The matter is closed
What change did Johnson implement regarding punishment for not adhering to ministerial responsibility?
Public apology or a fine
