COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY Flashcards
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CABINET MEETINGS
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the frequency and length of cabinet meetings have reduced significantly since the 1950’s
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examples
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Blair, brown and Cameron meets once a week when parliament is in session.
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how are cabinet meetings held?
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very formal,
seating is set,
the agenda is settled in advance,
the items are introduced by departmental ministers.
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what is the role of the cabinet?
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1-registering decisions taken elsewhere in the cabinet system
2- discussing/deciding major issues
3- receiving reports on key developments and determining govt business in parliament
4- settling disputes between govt depts.
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