UK Gov key terms 3: PM & the Gov.

Question 1

EXECUTIVE

Answer 1

The Government

Question 2

CABINET

Answer 2

PM & senior ministers (most lead a gov. dep.).

Question 3

MINISTER

Answer 3

MP or member of HOL appointed to a position in the gov.
>usually exercising specific responsibilities in a department

Question 4

ROYAL PREROGATIVE

Answer 4

Set of powers & privileges belonging to the monarch BUT normally exercised by the PM or Cabinet
>e.g. granting of honours or of legal pardons

Question 5

SECONDARY LEGISLATION

Answer 5

Powers given to the Exec. by Parl. to make changes to the law within certain specific rules

Question 6

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY

Answer 6

Ministers responsible for their personal conduct

Question 7

COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

Answer 7

Ministers must support Cabinet decisions or leave the Executive

Question 8

PRESIDENTIAL GOVERNMENT

Answer 8

Exec. dominated by 1 individual
>also for a strong, dominant PM