Prime Ministerial Power

Powers of the Prime Minister and factors that may cause their term in office to be good or bad. Also sourced of Prime Ministerial power.

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To choose who will be a minister is the power of _______?
appointment
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They act as the commander-in-chief of what? (2 words)
armed forces
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Plays what role in the governing party?
leader
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May be overruled by what European body? (2 words)
European Union
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Thatcher and Blair gained these during their first elections allowing them much power. (2 words)
large majorities
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This can portray a prime minister and their government in good or bad lights, effecting popular opinion.
Media
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No major splits in the party i_____ strengthens the PMs power.
ideology
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'It's the ______, stupid!' - Bill Clinton
economy
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Blair was this but Brown certainly wasn't....
popular
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Thatcher was brought down by her own ______.
cabinet
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The PM is the informal chief _____ maker.
policy
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The PM is the head of the c____ s_____ (2 words)
civil service
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This power used to belong to the monarchy but was passed on when Prime ministers were created. (2 words)
Royal Prerogative
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The PM is head of this, and it's one of the three parts of government.
executive
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This allows the PM to immediately call policy or make decisions with urgency i.e. in times of war. (2 words)
emergency power
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The PM and the executive control this meaning specific debates and policies get preference
agenda
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The PM can hand these out so that people may remain in politics beyond there MPship
Peerages
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The size and strength of this may cause the majority party to become weak and thoroughly scrutinized.
Opposition
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Although he is head of this, it may turn on him and become a limiting factor more than an advantage
Party
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This body of people holds the government to account, particularly during elections which limits the PMs power.
electorate
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Style of government where power and decisions are centralized on the PM. (2 words)
Prime Ministerial
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Style of government where a group of people from the majority party have the most influence. (2 words)
Cabinet government
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who is 'primus inter pares' in a cabinet government? (2 words)
prime minister
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Card 2

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They act as the commander-in-chief of what? (2 words)

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armed forces

Card 3

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Plays what role in the governing party?

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Card 4

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May be overruled by what European body? (2 words)

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Card 5

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Thatcher and Blair gained these during their first elections allowing them much power. (2 words)

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