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What is the central convention to the UK constitution that plays a fundamental role in ensuring good governance?
What is the central convention to the UK constitution that plays a fundamental role in ensuring good governance?
- Divine right of rule
- Ministerial responsibility (correct)
- Constitutional monarchy
- Legal regulations
What is the primary principle behind the convention of ministerial responsibility?
What is the primary principle behind the convention of ministerial responsibility?
- Legal regulations
- Divine right of rule
- Constitutional monarchy
- For every exercise of royal power, some minister is answerable (correct)
What is the problem with conducting accountability due to the available methods in the UK's constitution?
What is the problem with conducting accountability due to the available methods in the UK's constitution?
- They are legally binding
- They lack public confidence
- They are too rigid
- They are based on conventions (correct)
What is the main purpose of accountability in a modern constitution?
What is the main purpose of accountability in a modern constitution?
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What does the convention of ministerial responsibility aim to ensure in the UK?
What does the convention of ministerial responsibility aim to ensure in the UK?
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