The Government Flashcards

1
Q

Who appoints the members of the cabinet and has control over many important public appointments.

A

The PM

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2
Q

Who also lives in a country house outside London called Chequers.

A

PM

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3
Q

The Prime Minister usually resigns if…

A

if his or her party loses a General Election.

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4
Q

The Prime Minister appoints how many senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments.

A

About 20

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5
Q

Cabinet member responsible for the economy

A

Chancellor of the Exchequer

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6
Q

Cabinet member responsible for crime, policing and immigration

A

Home Secretary

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7
Q

Cabinet member responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries

A

Foreign Secretary

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8
Q

other ministers responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence.

A

‘Secretaries of State’

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9
Q

The second-largest party in the House of Commons

A

The Opposition

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10
Q

their role is to challenge the government and put forward alternative policies.

A

Shadow Ministers, Shadow Cabinet

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11
Q

When does the opposition have the chance to challenge the ruling party?

A

PMQs

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12
Q

What are the major political parties?

A

Conservative Party, the Labour Party, the Liberal Democrats, or one of the parties representing Scottish, Welsh or Northern Irish interests.

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13
Q

What is the CBI (Confederation of British Industry)

A

A lobbying group

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14
Q

Who supports the government in developing and implementing its policies.

A

Civil servants

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15
Q

what are the core values of the civil service?

A

integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality

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16
Q

What are democratically elected councils called?

A

‘local authorities’.

17
Q

Who funds local authorities?

A

central government and by local taxes.

18
Q

Who appoints a mayor?

A

local authorities

19
Q

There has been a Welsh Assembly and a Scottish Parliament since when?

A

1999

20
Q

Many public services, such as what are controlled by the devolved administrations?

A

education

21
Q

The Northern Ireland Assembly has been running successfully since

A

2007

22
Q

Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called

A

Hansard.

23
Q

On election day, the polling station or place will be open from

A

7.00 am until 10.00 pm.

24
Q

When you arrive at the polling station, the staff will ask for your

A

name and address.

25
Q

Can members of the House of Lords stand for election to the House of Commons and other offices?

A

House of Commons, no

Other offices, yes

26
Q

Who can’t stand for public office?

A

members of the armed forces
civil servants
people found guilty of certain criminal offences.

27
Q

Where do MLAs meet in the Northern Ireland Assembly

A

Stormont, Belfast

28
Q

In Scotland the elected members, called MSPs, meet in the Scottish Parliament building at?

A

Holyrood in Edinburgh

29
Q

In Wales the elected members, known as AMs, meet in the Welsh Assembly at

A

Senedd in Cardiff Bay