Westminster Model Governance Concepts

The lecture explores the constitutional framework, focusing on the Westminster model. It contrasts the parliamentary system with the presidential system, highlighting the role of the Prime Minister and the Parliament's supremacy. The unitary system of the UK is compared to the federal system of the US, emphasizing the legislative power of the UK Parliament. The lecture concludes with a call for further reading to deepen understanding.

What is the primary focus of the Westminster model discussed in the introduction?

• A comparison of global constitutions

• A system of governance

• A set of rules for governance

• A historical analysis

In a parliamentary system like the Westminster model, who heads the executive branch?

• The Speaker of the House

• The Prime Minister

• The Monarch

• The President

How is the Prime Minister selected in the Westminster model?

• Selection by members of the parliament

• Direct election by the people

• Appointment by the monarch

• Nomination by the judiciary

What is a key difference between the parliamentary and presidential systems?

• The role of the judiciary

• The legislative process

• The method of selecting the executive

• The presence of a monarch

In the Westminster model, what is the role of the Parliament?

• To manage foreign relations

• To enforce laws

• To act as the supreme authority

• To serve as an advisory body

How does the Parliament hold the government accountable in the Westminster model?

• By issuing decrees

• By appointing judges

• Via the party system

• Through direct elections

What distinguishes the unitary system of the UK from the federal system of the US?

• The presence of a monarch

• The centralization of legislative power

• The role of the judiciary

• The method of electing officials

Why is the unitary system considered more suitable for the UK?

• Because of its economic structure

• Owing to its diverse population

• Due to its vast landmass

• Because of its historical context

What is encouraged in the conclusion of the lecture?

• To focus solely on exams

• To ignore the website comments

• To read further from the textbook

• To memorize the lecture

What additional resource is recommended for a deeper understanding of the constitutional fundamentals?

• Social media discussions

• News articles

• The course textbook

• Online forums