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1
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Definition of executive

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Branch of state which formulates policy and is responsible for its execution

Barnett

2
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Name 5 powers of the monarch

A
Summon parliamant
Dissolve parliamant
Appoint pm
Head of commonwealth
Head of c of e
3
Q

Name 4 powers of the PM

A

Head of gov
Select cabinet ministers
Cabinet reshuffle
Exercise patronage

4
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What is delegated legislation?

A

Legislation which allows the gov to make changes without having to enact acts of parliament.

5
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What is the parent act?

A

Legal basis for del leg, provides framework for new law

6
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What are the three forms of del leg?

A

Statutory instruments
Orders in council
Bylaws

7
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Name 3 parliamentary safeguards for del leg

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. PMQ
Controls within parent act which limits power awarded
Negative/positive procedures