Pearson Edexcel A Level · Politics (9PL0)

Prime Minister and executive: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Prime Minister and executive.

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Question 1

1 mark

According to the convention of individual ministerial responsibility, in which scenario would a minister typically be expected to resign?

Question 2

1 mark

Which mechanism allows the UK Executive to enact law without the requirement for a new, full Act of Parliament, often used to implement technical details of existing legislation?

Question 3

1 mark

Which factor is most significant in determining whether a Prime Minister can successfully adopt a 'presidential' style of leadership within the UK cabinet system?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is an example of the Executive exercising its secondary legislative power?

Question 5

1 mark

Which constitutional convention in the UK executive dictates that all ministers must publicly support government policy, even if they privately disagree, or else resign their office?

Question 6

2 marks

Briefly define the convention of individual ministerial responsibility as it applies to the UK executive.

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Question 7

5 marks

Explain how the use of secondary legislation (statutory instruments) has enhanced the power of the UK executive over Parliament.

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