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Case Study: Case Studies of Prime Ministerial Styles

Case Studies of Prime Ministerial Styles Thatcher as PM Mrs Thatcher made less use of cabinet than her predecessors. Instead, detailed…

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Case Study: Blair

Blair Case Study

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Handout: The Prime Minister’s Sources of Power

The Prime Minister’s Sources of Power Appointment and Patronage The prime minister is responsible for the selection of cabinet and non-cabinet…

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Handout: The Prime Minister – Powers and Constraints

The Prime Minister: Powers and Constraints Powers of PM Constraints Patronage appoints ministers allocates cabinet posts reshuffles cabinet dismisses ministers claims…

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Article: Committee Evidence – The role and powers of the Prime Minister (Sue Pryce)

The role and powers of the Prime Minister Written evidence submitted by Sue Pryce, Associate Professor, School of Politics & IR, University…

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Article: Committee Evidence – The role and powers of the Prime Minister (Ludger Helms)

The role and powers of the Prime Minister Written evidence submitted by Professor Ludger Helms, Chair of Comparative Politics, University of…

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Article: Committee Evidence – The role and powers of the Prime Minister (Green Party)

The role and powers of the Prime Minister Written evidence submitted by the Green Party of England and Wales Introduction On…

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Article 1: Introduction to Parliament

Introduction to Parliament The House of Commons The UK’s House of Commons is probably the best-known democratic institution in the world….

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Essay Plan: Exam question feedback – Parliament

Exam question feedback – Parliament To what extent has the UK system of government become more presidential? Indicative Content The features of…

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Test: End of Topic Test – Parliament

End of Topic Test – Parliament Total marks = 55   Pass mark = 40/55 Level 1 Questions Identify 3 functions of…

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