prime minister glossary Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
patronage
A
the ability to hire and fire
2
Q
1922 committee
A
a group of conservative MPs who hold the power to trigger a no vote of confidence in the leader if they receive more than 50 letters
3
Q
individual ministerial responsibility
A
if a minister is in breach of the ministerial code or has significant issues running their department, they are bound to offer the PM their resignation
4
Q
collective ministerial responsibility
A
binding all members of the cabinet to the policy of the PM
