The Cabinet is a group of senior ministers chosen by the PM to run key government departments
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What is the Cabinet?
All 650 MPs in the House of Commons
A group of senior ministers chosen by the PM to run key government departments
The opposition party's leadership team
The judges of the Supreme Court
Explanation
The Cabinet is a group of around 20 senior ministers chosen by the PM to head key government departments. Option C describes the Shadow Cabinet, not the Cabinet.
What is the role of Whips in Parliament?
To provide legal advice to MPs
To enforce party discipline and ensure members vote according to party policy
To chair parliamentary committees
To write new Bills for the government
Explanation
Whips are party officials who ensure members attend votes and follow the party line. A "three-line whip" is the strongest instruction. They do not write laws or chair committees.
What does "collective responsibility" mean for Cabinet members?
Each minister is only responsible for their own department
All Cabinet members must publicly support Cabinet decisions, even if they personally disagree
The PM makes all decisions alone
Cabinet members can publicly criticise government policy
Explanation
Collective responsibility means all Cabinet members must publicly support decisions, even if they personally disagree. If a minister cannot support a decision, they are expected to resign.
What is the Shadow Cabinet?
A secret government committee
The senior team of the main opposition party that scrutinises the government
A group of retired Prime Ministers
The civil service leadership
Explanation
The Shadow Cabinet is the opposition party's team of senior members. Each shadow minister "shadows" a government minister, scrutinising their work and proposing alternatives.