Prime Minister Powers Flashcards
0
Q
What can the PM do to the cabinet?
A
- choose them
- reshuffle them
- promote / demote them
- fire them
1
Q
The PM is in charge of….
A
- responsible for gov rescissions
- the civil service
- gov policy/priorities
2
Q
Who does the PM represent, to who, and where does he speak?
A
- the government and it’s party
- to the public
- PM question time
- represents the country
3
Q
Why would the pm want to reshuffle or choose the cabinet?
A
Rivals can be sidelined, supporters promoted to influential positions
4
Q
What are 3 limits of the PM?
A
- needs to have support of his cabinet
- support from voters
- media attention can be really good or bad
