Essays

Question 1

What are 3 things that show The HOC can’t effectively hold the executive to account

Answer 1

PMQs is limited to once a week, committees can only make recommendations not compel government to act, Party Whip

Question 2

What are 3 statements which show the HOC can effectively hold the executive to account

Answer 2

PMQs, select committee is made up of a range of perspectives, the HOC can vote in a vote of no confidence.

Question 3

Whats an example of the executive ignoring the select comittee

Answer 3

Intelligence Comittee Russian Report - Executive delayed this many times

Question 4

Whats an example of Party Whips being effective

Answer 4

2019 Boris Johnson removed the whip from 21 MPs who voted Remain

Question 5

Whats an example of a member of opposition scrutinizing the PM

Answer 5

Keri Starmer, scrutinisng the Rwanda Plan

Question 6

Whats an example of the Select Comittee holding the executive to account

Answer 6

The health and social care committee provided critical oversight of govt covid 19 responses

Question 7

Whats an example of a vote of no confidence

Answer 7

1979, James Callaghan