The Prime Minister and Cabinet

Question 1

Which ministers resignation led to Thatchers resignation?

Answer 1

Geoffrey Howe

Question 2

Which ministers’ resignations led to Johnson’s resignation 3 days later?

Answer 2

Sunak and Javid

Question 3

How many Labour MPs voted against the 2003 Iraq war?

Answer 3

84

Question 4

In 2019, how many votes did May lose to on her brexit deal?

Answer 4

A 230 majority

Question 5

How many MPs did Johnson remove the whip from due to them voting against a Brexit deal?

Answer 5

21

Question 6

What was Johnson’s support % at during its lowest?

Answer 6

71%

Question 7

How is the media an important factor in limiting the power of the PM?

Answer 7

They can attack weaknesses, undermine MPs and influence other peoples opinions

Question 8

What are the 4 theories concerning different ways in which a government is led?

Answer 8

Cabinet Gov
Prime Ministerial Gov
Presidential Gov
Core executive

Question 9

What is the core executive model?

Answer 9

The idea that both the PM and cabinets powers are equal and they cannot be exercised without certain resources or support

Question 10

What is Presidentialism?

Answer 10

The idea that the PM dominates the cabinet and show spatial leadership. E.G. Tony Blair

Question 11

What is spatial leadership?

Answer 11

The tendency of PM’s to distance themselves from the party and Gov