Prime Minister and executive

The branch of government responsible for the daily administration of the state

Executive

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Around 20 members of parliament, selected by the PM, who run each department

Cabinet

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Appointed by the prime minister, each are given a government policy to oversee. They speak on behalf of the government to oversee.

Minister

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A sector of a national government that deals with a particular area of interest

Government department

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Powers held by the monarch or government ministers that will be used without the consent of the commons or lords

Royal prerogative

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Law created by ministers under powers given by an act of parliament

Secondary legislation

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A cabinet minister holds the ultimate responsibility for the actions of their cabinet

Individual responsibility

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The government is held accountable for it's actions, policies and decisions

Collective responsibility

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Around 20 members of parliament, selected by the PM, who run each department

Cabinet

Appointed by the prime minister, each are given a government policy to oversee. They speak on behalf of the government to oversee.

A sector of a national government that deals with a particular area of interest

Powers held by the monarch or government ministers that will be used without the consent of the commons or lords

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