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Executive
Is the government - sits within the legislature
How does the executive govern the nation
introduces proposals for legislation to parliament based on their manifesto
Introduces a budget proposing how the government will raise revenue. Presented in autumn and is written by the chancellor and PM
May introduce secondary or delegated legislation - already existing legislation which the government can modify without the need to introduce new legislation
Powers of the PM
exercises the ROYAL PEROGATIVE (executive power of the monarchy eg command of armed forces). These powers are transferred to the PM as the UK is a constitutional monarchy
Determines membership of the government, including cabinet
Makes senior appointments to civil service and judiciary
Recommends most appointments of life peers to HoL
Negotiates foreign treaties
Directs military forces
Decides whether to activate UK’s Trident nuclear deterrent
Role of government departments
manage particular area of government and develop policy
Cabinet members are generally in charge of departments ( eg Treasury, home office, transport)
Role of the civil service
relied on by government departments for support
Defined by the principles of neutrality, anonymity, and permanence, meaning civil servants should provide impartial advice, to any governemnt, on policy development and implementation
Therefore not expected to be held accountable for the actions of a department