the balance of power between prime minister and cabinet 3.3 Flashcards
‘the Cabinet remains an important body’
- cabinet approves decisions
- PM needs cabinet support
- cabinet is where the programme is discussed
- UK is not presidential
why is ‘cabinet approving decisions’ important
- confers legitimacy in public’s eyes ( Robin Cook and Iraq War resignation caused controversy)
- collective responsibility is important
why does the PM need support from his cabinet
- important during times of crisis ( The War Cabinet is made up by key ministers )
why is it that the programme being discussed by the cabinet is so important
were disputes between government departments are resolved
why is the UK not being presidential important
the fall of Maggie Thatcher shows how important the cabinet is when leading the country
‘the prime minister is the dominant force in government’
- hand-picked programme by PM
- PM controls agenda and length of meetings
- disputes resolved outside of cabinet
- media focus on PM
why is the ‘hand picked programme’ significant
PM who takes all the final decisions HAROLD WILSON and devaluation of the pound
why is ‘length and control’ important in cabinet meetings and its relationship with the PM
- once a week for around an hour
- most people are scared to speak up to PM because they might lose their jobs
why is ‘resolving disputes outside cabinet’ significant
Business Secretary and Energy Secretary settled their disputes on emissions target during 2011
