TOPIC 1 - THE EXECUTIVE Flashcards
WHAT IS THE EXECUTIVE MADE UP OF?
PM
CABINET
JUNIOR MINISTERS
WHAT IS A GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT?
OFFICIAL ORGANISATION WITHIN THE GOVT RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING SPECIFIC PUBLIC SERVICES E,G HEALTH OR DEFENSE.
WHAT DOES A GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT DO?
- CREATE AND ENFORCE POLICIES
- PROVIDE SERVICES TO PUBLIC
- ENSURE SMOOTH OPERATION OF ITS DESIGNATED SECTOR.
WHO IS HEAD OF GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS?
SECRETARIES OF STATE
WHAT IS THE CIVIL SERVICE?
BODY OF GOVT EMPLOYEES WHO WORK IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT GOVT POLICIES AND DELIVER PUBLIC SERVICES.
IS THE CIVIL SERVICE INDEPENDENT?
YES.
CORE FUNCTIONS DESIGNED TO OPERATE SEPARATELY FROM POLITICAL INFLUENCE. ROLES R GENERALLY NON POLITICAL.
WHAT IS A SECRETARY OF STATE?
SENIOR MEMBER OF GOVT WHO HEADS A GOVT DEPARTMENT.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A SECRETARY OF STATE?
- RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING/MAKING POLICY DECISIONS
- REPRESENT THEIR DEPARTMENT IN GOVT DISCUSSIONS
- ENSURE POLICIES ALIGN WITH RULING PARTY’S AGENDA
WHEN DO SECRETARY OF STATES GET REPLACED?
- WHEN THERE’S A CHANGE IN GOVT
- RULING PARTY APPOINTS SOMEONE ELSE
WHAT IS A PERMANENT SECRETARY?
HIGHEST RANKING CIVIL SERVANT IN A GOVT DEPARTMENT.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A PERMANENT SECRETARY?
- MANAGE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
- OVERSEE IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES
- PROVIDE EXPERT, NON - PARTISAN ADVICE TO THE SECRETARY OF STATE
ARE PARLIAMENTARY PRIVATE SECRETARIES (PPS) PAID?
NO
HOW ARE PPPS EXPECTED TO VOTE?
EXPECTED TO SUPPORT GOVT ON VOTES ESPECIALLY THOSE ON KEY POLICIES/POLICIES CENTRAL TO GOTV AGENDA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL OF PPS ROLE.
PAYROLL VOTE
WHY DO MPS BECOME PPPS?
STEP TOWARDS A MINISTERIAL CAREER AS IT OFFERS A WAY TO SHOW COMMITTMENT AND CAPABILITY. ALSO ALLOWS FOR HANDS ON EXPERINCE AND BUILDING OF NETWORKS WITH SENIOR MINISTERS OR OFFICIALS.
WHAT IS THE KING’S SPEECH?
SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE MONARCH DURING THE STATE OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
WHO WRITES THE KING’S SPEECH?
DRAFTED BY THE PM AND SENIOR MINISTERS AND THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CABINET TO ENSURE UNIFIED GOVT AGENDA.
WHAT DOES THE KING’S SPEECH INCLUDE?
SPEECH OUTLINES GOVT AGENDA INCLUDING PROPOSED LAWS AND LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING SESSION.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE KING’S SPEECH?
- OUTLINE GOVT PLANS AND LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
- WAY TO COMMUNICATE VISIONS
- TRADITION AND PAEGANTRY TO REFLECT HISTORY AND CONTIUNUITY OF BRITISH MONARCH AND PARLIAMENT
WHAT IS THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER?
THE GOVT’S CHIEF FINANCE MINISTER.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CHANCELLOR (1)?
OVERSEES THE TREASURY WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING GOVT FINANCES, SETTING ECONOMIC POLICY AND MAINTAINING STABILITY OF THE UK ECONOMY.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE CHANCELLOR (2)?
PRESENTS THE BUDGET TO PARLIAMENT OUTLINING THE GOVT’S PLANNED REVENUE AND SPENDING.
WHAT ARE ROYAL PREROGATIVE POWERS?
POWERS EXERCISED BY THE MONARCH ON THE ADVICE OF GOVERNMENT MINISTERS.
WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF ROYAL PREROGATIVE POWERS?
- GRANT AND WITHDRAW PASSPORTS
- GRANT LEGAL PARDONS
- DECLARE WAR AND AUTHORISE USE OF ARMED FORCES
WHAT IS A GULLOTINE MOTION?
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE TO LIMIT TIME ALLOCATED FOR DEBATE ON PARTICULAR BILLS.
WHAT ARE THE PURPOSES OF GULLOTINE MOTIONS?
TO SPEED UP PROCEDDINGS ESPECIALLY WHEN THE GOVT WANT TO ENSURE THAT TIME SENSITIVE LEGISLATION PROGRESSES WITHOUT EXCESSIVE DELAY.
