PM Powers MCQ

Which of the following is a key power of the UK Prime Minister?

• Passing legislation without parliamentary approval
• Dissolving Parliament at any time
• Appointing members of the Cabinet
• Directly controlling the judiciary

What is the primary role of the Cabinet in relation to the Prime Minister?

• To directly overrule the Prime Minister's decisions
• To act as a purely ceremonial body
• To independently create and implement legislation
• To advise and support the Prime Minister in policy making

Which body provides the most significant formal scrutiny of the Prime Minister's actions?

• The House of Commons
• The Supreme Court
• The Monarchy
• The House of Lords

What is the significance of a large parliamentary majority for a UK Prime Minister?

• It reduces their influence over Cabinet appointments
• It generally strengthens their ability to pass legislation
• It limits their ability to call a general election
• It increases the power of the opposition parties

How does the concept of 'collective cabinet responsibility' constrain the Prime Minister?

• It requires all Cabinet members to publicly support government decisions, even if they disagree privately
• It allows Cabinet members to publicly criticize the Prime Minister without consequence
• It gives the Prime Minister absolute power over Cabinet decisions
• It eliminates the need for Cabinet meetings

Which of the following factors can significantly influence the Prime Minister's ability to implement their policy agenda?

• The complete absence of international influence
• The absolute control of all local government decisions
• The strength of the economy and unforeseen events
• The complete lack of influence from civil service

What does the Latin phrase 'primus inter pares' translate as?

What type of government system does the UK have according to the constitution?

The PMs ability to hire and fire ministers is known as the power of what?

What term describes when the PM makes changes to their Cabinet during the parliamentary term?