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Who is the Prime Minister?
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Most important figure in the UK political system
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What are the requirements to be PM in the UK?
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They must be MPs. They must be a party leader. Their party should be able to command the HOC. |
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Making governments meaning.
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They appoint the cabinet and hire can hire and fire them. It gives the PM control over careers of party MPs.
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Dictating party policy meaning
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PM is central figure in the executive. They set the overall direction of the government.
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Managing cabinet system meaning.
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The PM chairs cabinet meetings. They set up committees and other stuff.
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Organise government meaning.
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The PM is responsible for structure and organisation of the government. They can create/abolish government departments. |
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Controlling government meaning.
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The PM is the leader of the largest party so they control the HOC and therefore parliament.
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Providing natural leadership meaning.
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The PMs authority is based on being elected by the will of the people. There is a strong link between them.
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