Topic 3 Prime Minister And Executive Flashcards
1
Q
What are cabinet committees?
A
Small committee of cabinet ministers who formulate proposals for gov policy, present proposals to whole cabinet for approval
2
Q
How many senior ministers is the cabinet made up of?
A
20-23
3
Q
What are the 4 main elements of individual ministerial responsibility?
A
Accountable to parliament
Resign if make serious error in judgement
Resign if serious error made by their department
If conduct falls below expected standard, resign or be dismissed by PM
