uk 9 marker on holding govt to account

Question 1

what is shadow cabinet

Answer 1

consists of members from the main opposition party in HofL and HofC

Question 2

how does shadow cabinet hold govt to account

Answer 2

• they follow the work of govt dpts
• to examine the work of each govt dot and develop policies in their areas
• scrutinise their corresponding govt ministers
• hold govt to account for its actions and responses

Question 3

pmq’s

Answer 3

direct way of challenging the exec.
forces the pm to answer tough ques in tough env.
opposition days debates- for debates in parliament that toby wouldn’t want to be on record
give mp’s the opportunity to challenge govt policy

Question 4

select committees

Answer 4

scrutinise govt.
made up of mps, lords and mixture
committee members look at a policy and make recommendations or improvements.
witnesses w expertise in the area under scrutiny are called to give evidence.
the committee then write a report w recommendations