Theresa May Forms her new Government

Theresa May Forms her new Government

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Theresa May's first day as Prime Minister saw a significant reshuffle in the cabinet, with a notable increase in female appointments to senior roles. Key figures like Amber Rudd and Liz Trust took on major positions. The reshuffle also included unexpected decisions, such as Jeremy Hunt retaining his role. Boris Johnson, a prominent Brexiteer, was appointed to a foreign-facing role, highlighting the focus on Brexit. May's strategic moves indicate a shift from David Cameron's approach, with a focus on economic reform and restructuring Whitehall.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was appointed as the first female Justice Secretary in Theresa May's cabinet?

Priti Patel

Andrea Leadsom

Liz Truss

Amber Rudd

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which position did Justine Greening take in Theresa May's cabinet reshuffle?

Home Secretary

Education Secretary

Culture Secretary

Environment Secretary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was a significant focus of Theresa May's government strategy?

Healthcare reform

Brexit and industrial strategy

Education reform

Foreign policy

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which department was created to handle Brexit under Theresa May's leadership?

Department for International Trade

Department of Health

Department of Education

Department of Justice

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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How did Theresa May's approach to Whitehall differ from David Cameron's?

She reduced the number of departments

She focused on healthcare

She reshaped Whitehall with new departments

She maintained the status quo