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What characterizes the UK's government under Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson according to the article?
What characterizes the UK's government under Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson according to the article?
- An era of enhanced legislative power
- An era of constitutional irresponsibility (correct)
- An era of political stability
- An era of ministerial accountability
Which of the following is NOT one of the five dimensions of ministerial irresponsibility mentioned in the article?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five dimensions of ministerial irresponsibility mentioned in the article?
- Intense political disagreement
- Strong public approval ratings for ministers (correct)
- Historic volume of ministerial resignations
- Gaps and imbalances in conventional rules
What does the article suggest about the challenges faced by the Prime Minister in relation to political responsibility?
What does the article suggest about the challenges faced by the Prime Minister in relation to political responsibility?
- The Prime Minister's role is inherently stable.
- There are specific challenges generated by the role of the Prime Minister. (correct)
- The Prime Minister has no significant responsibility.
- The Prime Minister is always held to the highest standards.
What does the article imply about the future of the UK's constitutional norms following the May and Johnson eras?
What does the article imply about the future of the UK's constitutional norms following the May and Johnson eras?
Which assertion about the conventions of ministerial responsibility is argued in the article?
Which assertion about the conventions of ministerial responsibility is argued in the article?
Flashcards
Ministerial Irresponsibility in the UK
Ministerial Irresponsibility in the UK
A contemporary state of UK government where established conventions of ministerial accountability are not being followed consistently and effectively.
Constitutional Conventions of Ministerial Responsibility
Constitutional Conventions of Ministerial Responsibility
Unwritten rules governing the accountability of ministers in the UK government.
May-Johnson era
May-Johnson era
The period from 2016 to 2022, when Prime Ministers Theresa May and Boris Johnson were in power in the UK
Systemic Failings
Systemic Failings
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Ministerial Resignations
Ministerial Resignations
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Study Notes
UK Ministerial Responsibility (2016-2022)
- UK government's constitutional accountability framework is now defined by ministerial irresponsibility.
- This finding is based on five key dimensions:
- A substantial increase in ministerial resignations.
- Gaps and imbalances in applying conventional rules.
- Intensified political tensions affecting accountability.
- Challenges due to the Prime Minister's role and responsibilities.
- Failure to meet dual normative purposes of responsible government.
- The concept of "ministerial irresponsibility" captures systemic issues within UK political accountability.
- This framework differs from simply claiming that ministerial responsibility was either destroyed or upheld.
- The existing rules of ministerial responsibility are still constitutionally relevant.
- The authors argue that this period was not a temporary lapse but a fundamental shift.
- This suggests that the era of ministerial irresponsibility is not likely to be short-lived.
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