Definition of executive
Branch of state which formulates policy and is responsible for its execution
Barnett
Name 5 powers of the monarch
Summon parliamant Dissolve parliamant Appoint pm Head of commonwealth Head of c of e
Name 4 powers of the PM
Head of gov
Select cabinet ministers
Cabinet reshuffle
Exercise patronage
What is delegated legislation?
Legislation which allows the gov to make changes without having to enact acts of parliament.
What is the parent act?
Legal basis for del leg, provides framework for new law
What are the three forms of del leg?
Statutory instruments
Orders in council
Bylaws
Name 3 parliamentary safeguards for del leg
. PMQ
Controls within parent act which limits power awarded
Negative/positive procedures