12 Questions
What type of government is formed when there is no real majority in Parliament?
Coalition Government
Which monarch showed a hands-off approach to government and appointed Robert Walpole as minister for finance?
George I
What is the main responsibility of the Prime Minister in terms of government appointments?
Appointing the Government
In a Minority Government scenario, what does the Government need to function effectively?
Another party agreeing to vote on important issues
What is one of the key roles of the Prime Minister in the Cabinet?
Deciding who sits in the Cabinet
During a Cabinet reshuffle, what does the Prime Minister have the authority to do?
Change the composition of the Cabinet
What is the primary purpose of public inquiries set up by the Prime Minister?
To investigate issues of national importance
What is the main role of the civil service in the running of government departments?
To provide legal and policy expertise to ministers
According to the Ministerial Code, what is the primary duty of ministers towards Parliament?
To provide accurate and truthful information
What is the main role of the Shadow Cabinet?
To propose alternative policies to the government
What are the main ways a Prime Minister can lose office?
Due to internal party pressure or a leadership challenge
What is the purpose of executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies set up by government departments?
To implement and deliver specific government services and functions
Test your knowledge about the role of the Prime Minister in the British government and how the government is formed. Learn about the historical background, from the Glorious Revolution to parliamentary sovereignty, and key Prime Ministers like George I and Robert Walpole.
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