The collective group of Prime Minister, Cabinet and junior ministers, sometimes known as ‘The Government’.
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Define cabinet
The Prime Minister and senior ministers, most of whom lead a particular government department.
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Define minister
An MP or member of the House of Lords appointed to a position in the government, usually exercising specific responsibilities in a department.
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Define government department
A part of the executive, usually with specific responsibility over an area such as education, health or defence.
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Define royal prerogative
A set of powers and privileges belonging to the monarch but normally exercised by the Prime Minister or Cabinet, such as the granting of honours or of legal pardons.
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Define secondary legislation
Powers given to the Executive by Parliament to make changes to the law within certain specific rules.
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Define individual responsibility
The principle by which ministers are responsible for their personal conduct and for their departments.
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Define collective responsibility
Principle by which ministers must support Cabinet decisions or leave the Executive.
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Define presidential government
An executive dominated by one individual, this may be a President but is also used to describe a strong, dominant Prime Minister.
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The Prime Minister and senior ministers, most of whom lead a particular government department.
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Define cabinet
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An MP or member of the House of Lords appointed to a position in the government, usually exercising specific responsibilities in a department.
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A part of the executive, usually with specific responsibility over an area such as education, health or defence.
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A set of powers and privileges belonging to the monarch but normally exercised by the Prime Minister or Cabinet, such as the granting of honours or of legal pardons.
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