General Studies - Roles of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

The Role of the Prime Minister

The prime minister is a powerful person who can prove to be an influential and prominent force in everyday life and dominate the political agenda of the country.

In the UK, the prime minister is usually the leader of the largest party in parliament but the vote on who it will be is not done by parliament.

Members of the party in government elect the prime minister and the monarch appoints them.

Prime ministers come from varied family and social background.…