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What is a key difference between the constitutions of the USA and the UK?
The USA has a codified constitution, while the UK has an uncodified constitution.
What is a limit on the President's power in the USA?
The protection of the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
What is an example of a policy area where the President has limited power in the USA?
Gun laws.
What is a key feature of the UK's executive branch?
It is part of the legislative branch.
What did Boris Johnson do in 2019 that illustrates the power of the executive branch in the UK?
He prorogued parliament.
What is a key difference between the powers of the President in the USA and the Prime Minister in the UK?
The Prime Minister has more power than the President.
What is a key difference between the UK and US systems of government in terms of the head of the executive branch's power?
The UK head of executive has more significant policy-making powers due to the unwritten constitution
Why does the UK Prime Minister have more freedom in the decision-making process compared to the US President?
Because the UK Prime Minister does not need approval for their decisions
What is an example of the UK Prime Minister's power that is not available to the US President?
The power to call for elections
What is a result of the separation of powers in the US system of government?
The Legislative branch has more influence over the Executive branch
What is an example of a Presidential directive in the US?
An executive order regarding COVID-19 and Public Health Preparedness and Response
How does the UK Prime Minister exercise influence over Parliament?
Through the party whip system and coalition building
Discover the differences in policy-making powers between the executive branches of the UK and USA. Learn how their constitutions shape their governments' abilities to create laws and control states. Test your knowledge of these important systems!
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