Prime Minister and executive

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The branch of government responsible for the daily administration of the state
Executive
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Around 20 members of parliament, selected by the PM, who run each department
Cabinet
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Appointed by the prime minister, each are given a government policy to oversee. They speak on behalf of the government to oversee.
Minister
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A sector of a national government that deals with a particular area of interest
Government department
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Powers held by the monarch or government ministers that will be used without the consent of the commons or lords
Royal prerogative
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Law created by ministers under powers given by an act of parliament
Secondary legislation
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A cabinet minister holds the ultimate responsibility for the actions of their cabinet
Individual responsibility
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The government is held accountable for it's actions, policies and decisions
Collective responsibility
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Around 20 members of parliament, selected by the PM, who run each department

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Cabinet

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Appointed by the prime minister, each are given a government policy to oversee. They speak on behalf of the government to oversee.

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Card 4

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A sector of a national government that deals with a particular area of interest

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Card 5

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Powers held by the monarch or government ministers that will be used without the consent of the commons or lords

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