Prime Ministers: More Presidential? Flashcards
arguments suggesting that prime ministers have become more presidential
FPTP gives prime ministers too much power over parliament
the prime minister has significant influence over select committees because their government usually has a majority in these committees
the prime minister also has power over the Lords due to the fact that they are their government are elected and the Lords are not, there are severe restrictions on the Lords
the PM dominates and controls Cabinet
arguments suggesting that prime ministers have NOT become more presidential
in recent years, FPTP has not given governments strong majorities, thus not allowing the prime minister to dominate
the prime minister is not too powerful because select committees are very effective in scrutinising them and their government
the PM is not too powerful because they are restricted and challenged frequently by the House of Lords
Cabinet provides a check on prime ministerial power
