PM and the Cabinet
Executive
IMR/CMR
Judiciary/UKSC
Prime Ministers
100
The person who appoints cabinet ministers (include the name of the current responsible minister since 2024)
The Prime Minister - Keir Starmer
100
What is one of the main roles of the executive?
-Running the country and representing the UK
-Proposing legislation, passing laws, delivering manifesto promises
-Proposing the budget, raising money to fund public services
-Making policy decisions in emergency situations
100
This constitutional principle means ministers are individually responsible for the actions and mistakes made within their own department.
IMR
100
When was the UK Supreme Court established?
2009 - they are the final court of appeal in the UK.
100
Serving from 2019 to 2022, this Conservative Prime Minister became closely associated with Brexit, the slogan “Get Brexit Done,” and the “Partygate” scandal.
Boris Johnson
200
Congratulations!
+200
200
What does the government represent?
The will of the majority.
200
This constitutional principle requires all ministers to publicly support government decisions, even if they privately disagree.
CMR
200
What does the UKSC represent?
The rule of law
200
Nicknamed the “Iron Lady,” this Conservative Prime Minister served from 1979 to 1990 and won three consecutive general elections.
Margaret Thatcher
300
What is the name of the current Chancellor of the Exchequer?
Rachel Reeves
300
A set of powers held by the executive that historically belonged to the Crown, but which over time have been transferred to the prime minister or other ministers
Royal prerogative powers:
-appoint ministers
-declare war and use of armed forces
-award honours
-take action to maintain order in case of emergency
300
This Cabinet minister resigned in 2022 after allegations of groping men at a club, creating pressure on Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
Chris Pincher - The resignation triggered a wave of ministerial resignations and intensified the “Partygate” crisis.
300
Explain judicial neutrality or independence.
Judicial neutrality: Judges should not be influenced by political opinions or party politics
Judicial independence: Judges should not be influenced by other branches of government
300
This Conservative Prime Minister lasted just 49 days in office in 2022.
Liz Truss
400
What is the name given to the Opposition Cabinet?
The Shadow Cabinet - the Leader of the Opposition (Kemi Badenoch) appointed a Shadow Cabinet, a team of trusted senior MPs and peers who mirror the roles of government.
400
What is an elective dictatorship?
A government that dominates parliament due to a large majority.
400
This former Foreign Secretary/PM resigned from the Cabinet in 2018 because he disagreed with Theresa May’s Brexit plans, showing the limits of CMR.
Boris Johnson - He argued that the Chequers Plan would leave the UK too closely tied to the EU - the plan was rejected by the EU in September 2018.
400
Congratulations!
+400
400
This Labour Prime Minister served from 1964–1970 and 1974–1976 and became known for promoting social reforms and expanding comprehensive education.
Harold Wilson
500
What is the name of the current Deputy PM?
David Lammy
500
Never Gonna Give You Up!
-500
500
This Cabinet minister resigned in 2003 over the Iraq War, providing a major example of ministers breaking from Collective Ministerial Responsibility.
Robin Cook - He argued the war lacked sufficient international support and legal justification.
500
Never Gonna Give You Up!
-500
500
This Conservative Prime Minister served from 1970 to 1974 and is best remembered for taking Britain into the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1973.
Edward Heath
