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Difficulty: MediumThe Prime Minister and Cabinet

The Prime Minister leads the UK government and is responsible for the formation and management of the Cabinet. Which of the following is a correct description of the Prime Minister's role in relation to the Cabinet?

  1. The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior ministers to the Cabinet and chairs their weekly meetings.Answer
  2. B
    The Prime Minister advises the Monarch, who has the final personal authority to decide which individuals serve in the Cabinet.
  3. C
    The Prime Minister's Cabinet is chosen by the British public through a separate national referendum held every five years.
  4. D
    The Prime Minister acts only as a facilitator while the Cabinet ministers are elected by a majority vote in the House of Commons.

Answer

The Prime Minister appoints approximately 20 senior ministers to the Cabinet and chairs their meetings which usually occur weekly.
The Prime Minister is the head of the government and has the power to appoint about 20 senior ministers (such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Home Secretary) to form the Cabinet. These ministers meet on a weekly basis, chaired by the Prime Minister, to discuss the most important issues and make decisions on government policy.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the head of government's power regarding executive appointments.
The Prime Minister has the sole authority to choose who will serve in the Cabinet.
According to the official handbook, the Prime Minister appoints the ministers.
2
Determine the typical size and meeting frequency of the Cabinet.
The Cabinet consists of about 20 senior ministers and meets weekly.
This is a standard operational fact of the UK executive branch described in the Life in the UK materials.

Key Concept

The Prime Minister's executive power to form and lead the Cabinet.
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