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Card 6

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The year the House of Lords Act was made which restricted the amount of hereditary peers to 92.

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Card 7

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Transfer of policy making powers to sub national institutions who still see the centre as sovereign

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Card 8

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What type of constitution does the UK have?

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Card 9

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A function of the legislature in Parliament. This ensures government is accountable.

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Card 10

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Powers exercised by ministers that don't require parliament's approval (eg.diplomacy, granting pardons, ratification of treaties)

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Card 11

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Induvidual power to appoint someone. Used to toe the party line.

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Card 12

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Ministers must support the cabinet decisions or resign.

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Card 13

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Ministers are responsible to parliament for their conduct or that of their department (Eg. Amber Rudd resignation over Windrush scandal)

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Card 14

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This Prime Minister used their cabinet less, it consisted of ideological allies and gained more support after a war

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Card 15

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This Prime Minister used SPADS over their cabinet dubbed 'sofa government', had strong majorities and loyalty, and used "Third Way" policies.

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