Citizenship Theme B - GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT

GOVERNMENTS

• Single party= Majority (326+ seats). Majority is essential for Parliament otherwise oppositions can vote out on proposed legislation.
• Hung Parliament= no majority party.
• Coalition= Party with most seats might form coalition with another political party. Harder to pass laws as party values are compromised to agree with partners.
• Confidence and Supply= Instead of coalition, agreement can be made with another party to support gov on a vote by vote basis.
• Cabinet= PM must appoint 22 trusted party members, to develop policies and lead departments.
• Minesterial Departments = number of departments can change…