L.6 Executive

The formal head of the British government, usually a monarch. They act as the symbolic figurehead and have limited political power.

Powers held by the Crown, not explicitly defined by law but passed down through tradition. They cover areas like war, treaties, and pardons, but not lawmaking.

The UK's highest elected official, leading the government and responsible for formulating and implementing policy.

A group of senior ministers responsible for different policy areas, collectively responsible for government decisions.

The Prime Minister's power to appoint and dismiss government ministers, influencing the direction of the government and its policies.

A process where the Prime Minister is formally selected by the monarch, usually the leader of the party winning a general election. This is a key step in forming a government.

The process of dissolving Parliament, leading to a general election where voters choose their representatives.

The Crown's approval of legislation passed by Parliament, making it official law.

The court held that prerogative powers cannot be used by the Executive to avoid fulfilling statutory duties, in this case, the Fire Brigades Union's statutory duty regarding firefighters' pay.

A constitutional convention that requires ministers to be accountable for their actions, especially if the actions have gone wrong.

A principle that requires ministers to resign if they are deemed to have acted improperly or if they lose the confidence of the government.

The principle that holds individual ministers accountable for their own actions and decisions, even if the entire Cabinet is responsible as a whole.

A formal inquiry conducted by a public body to investigate a specific issue of concern.

A landmark ruling by the House of Lords that established that prerogative powers can be subject to judicial review. The Court's role is to ensure that prerogative powers are used lawfully and not to undermine the rule of law.

The power of the monarch to dissolve Parliament and call a new election. This power is subject to judicial review and cannot be used to undermine the sovereignty of Parliament.

The Supreme Court held that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful, citing that the prerogative power to prorogue is limited by the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and cannot be used to obstruct Parliament's functions.

The Human Rights Act 1998 requires all public bodies to act in a way that is compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights. This has given the courts a new ground for reviewing prerogative powers.

The formal head of the British Government, usually a monarch. They act as the symbolic figurehead and have limited political power.

A set of traditional powers held by the Crown that are not explicitly stated in law. These powers cover various areas, including war, treaties, and pardoning convicted offenders.

The Prime Minister is the leader of the government and responsible for formulating and implementing policies. They are appointed by the monarch, usually the head of the party that wins a general election.

The Cabinet is a group of senior ministers who advise the Prime Minister and are collectively responsible for the government's decisions.

The Prime Minister has the power to choose and dismiss ministers. This power allows the PM to shape the government's direction and policies.

The Prime Minister acts as the main link between the Queen and the government, conveying the Queen's wishes to the government and informing the Queen about government decisions.

The Prime Minister is responsible for deploying the armed forces in times of conflict or emergencies. This power aligns with the prerogative powers that are historically granted to the Crown.

The Prime Minister is tasked with mobilizing the armed forces in emergencies. This duty aligns with the prerogative powers held by the Crown, which give the executive branch special powers in crisis situations.

The power to prorogue Parliament (dismiss it) is not absolute. It can be reviewed by courts and cannot be used to obstruct Parliament's duties.

This principle ensures that the Executive cannot use prerogative powers to contradict or disregard statutory duties.

The Court can scrutinize prerogative powers if they interfere with the rule of law or human rights.

The prerogative power to prorogue parliament is limited by parliamentary sovereignty and subject to judicial review.

All public bodies, except Parliament, must act in a way compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.

Formal inquiries conducted by a public body investigating a specific issue of concern.

Ministers must ensure no conflict between personal interests and public duties.

Powers that are not reviewable by the courts.

The power to choose and dismiss ministers. This power allows the PM to shape the government's direction and policies.

The Prime Minister acts as the main link between the Queen and the government, conveying the Queen's wishes to the government and informing the Queen about government decisions.

The power to prorogue Parliament (dismiss it) is not absolute. It can be reviewed by courts and cannot be used to obstruct Parliament's duties.

This principle ensures that the Executive cannot use prerogative powers to contradict or disregard statutory duties.