The main roles of the executive 3.1 Flashcards
1
Q
list some of the responsibilities that the executive has
A
- NHS
- welfare benefits
- criminal justice system
2
Q
list the three main roles the executive has
A
- proposing legislation
- proposing the budget
- making policy decisions
3
Q
explain what is means by ‘proposing legislation’
A
- proposals for new laws or amendments to existing laws (done at queens speech)
- can also proposing during times of emergency called DOCTOR’S MANDATE
4
Q
explain what is means by ‘proposing the budget’
A
The budget is an annual statement of the government’s plans for changes to taxation and public spending.
5
Q
explain what is means by ‘making policy decisions’
A
They need to decide on actions and policies to guide the country toward their desired future.
