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Why PM's select their ministers |
. Including individuals with ability and experience - PMs need to have people close by that can help to advise and give good feedback towards different issues, as well as those that are good in front of the public at communicating . Rewarding loyalty and including key allies, but also conciliating potential rivals - It's good for the PM to have rivals close by them as it is easier to keep more of an eye on them, as well as beneficial to gain the loyalty of influential ministers . Maintaining a balance between factions within the governing party - It would give the PM a wider view on issues if they were to gain the opinions of people with differing views |
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Role of the PM |
. With no codified constitution, the role has developed over time . Traditional view: Walter Bagehot in 1867, 'primus inter pares' (1st among equals) - All ministers were originally there to serve the monarch and the Cabinet was a collective of equals . The 1st PM was Robert Walpole (1721-42), PM was originally a term of abuse |
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Key aspects of a modern PM 1 |
. Making governments - Formally the Queen appointed PMs, who then appointed all members of the government . Directing government policy - They are a central figure in the core executive, being able to interfere with any aspect of policy (especially economic and foreign) . Managing the Cabinet - the PM chairs cabinet meetings, deciding agenda and length |
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Key aspects of a modern PM 2 |
. Organising government - They are responsible for the structure and size of government (e.g Brexit 2016) . Controlling parliament - They are the leaders of the largest party in the Commons (majority) . Providing national leadership - Their authority rests on the mandate and media |
