The powers of the Prime minister Flashcards
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Leader of the majority party (currently)
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- Not always case however conservatives won 331 of the seats… majority of 5.
- However this power not always possessed as after 2010 there was a conservative/lib-dem coalition
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+ Confidently carry out manifesto
- Slim majority (already lost vote for purdah on run up to eu referendum)
-Also has to partake in pm question time
GIVE OVERALL
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Image and Popularity
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- If a pm appears strong and statesman like then this is a vote winner
- Run up to 2015 election, Cameron strong… Miliband weak.
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+Image and popularity is essential for winning votes
Cameron and sturgeon came across very well and seen big seat rises and success…
Drawbacks of this power highlighted by miliband.
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Power of Patronage
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- Power to appoint ministers to the cabinet
- Appoint peers to the HOL
- Make Suggestions as to who appears on the honours list
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+Can choose people who will support him
- Some people may expect to be appointed… may rebel if not
- In 2015 when cameron elected 45 new peers to the house of lords over half were tory and sparked concerns, decisions have consequences… not unstoppable.
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Chairperson of the cabinet
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- Select the members of his cabinet and chair cabinet meetings
- Set the agenda on major policy decisions
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+ Important as he can choose the people for important roles
- Must consider people who expect to be given roles to avoid backlash
- Must choose the right people to appear strong to public
- Must consider other factors that may cause backlash and public concern (Too many people from private education)
