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UNIT 3: pm and executive - Coggle Diagram
UNIT 3: pm and executive
the structure role and powers of the executive
role
policy implementation
enforce laws passed
execute government legislation
foreign affairs
international relations, international agreements
leadership through PM
public administration
oversee the operation of government services
legislation
propose and debate legislation in parliament
powers
executive orders
issued by pm and cabinet
appointment
pm can appoint and remove cabinet members
military authority
pm serves as head of the armed forces and makes decisions related to defence and national security
structure
cabinet
prime minister
executive departments- e.g. ministry of defence
advisors and assistants- civil servants, special advisors
administrative agencies- executive agencies
the power of the prime minister and the cabinet :
cabinet
collective responsibility
unified front in public
policy making
formulates and approves policy
collaborates on security and defence matters
prime minister
leads the executive branch
sets government priorities and policies
appoints cabinet
allocates responsibilities
represents the country internationally
can use special measures in an emergency
the powers of the prime minister, and the cabinet to dictate events and determine policy
prime minister
leadership of the executive
head of goverment
lead and coordinate the work of government departments
appointment powers
Appoint and dismiss Cabinet ministers
Recommend appointments to key positions
control over the civil service
Ensure the implementation of government policies
Direct the work of civil servants
representation
Represent the UK in international forums
Conduct diplomacy and negotiate treaties
legislative influence
Influence the passage of bills and policies
Control the legislative agenda in Parliament
cabinet
policy making
make and propose new policies
sets agenda and priorities
Ensure consistency across government departments
Coordinate and implement government policies
legislation
introduce bills to parliament
influence debate and votes
national leadership
provide leadership during crisis
represent the UK internationally
cabinet decisions
Make decisions on major government policies
Ensure collective responsibility and unity
advisory role
Advise the Prime Minister on policy matters
Provide expertise and input on key issues
crisis monument
Make decisions on emergency measures
Respond to national and international crises
public communication
Engage with the media and stakeholders
Communicate government policies to the public
the concept of ministerial responsibility
individual responsibility
personally accountable
public support the government
ethical behaviour
resign over personal misconduct
resign if department fails
Ministers may resign over personal misconduct
Responsibility for mistakes and failures within the department
collective responsibility
united publicly on decisions and policies
maintain confidence of dissuions
pm authority to reshuffle the cabinet
Cabinet operates as a single entity
Ministers must publicly support Cabinet decisions
confidentiality
Present a unified stance
Maintain confidentiality of Cabinet discussions