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First among equals — AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies Definition

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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term

First among equals

Definition

The description of the Prime Minister as the leading Cabinet member who is nevertheless expected to work collectively with other ministers.

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AQA GCSE Citizenship Studies · 8100

Paper 1

The traditional description of the Prime Minister is first among equals: the leading Cabinet member, but someone expected to govern through collective discussion. The Cabinet has power because its members lead major policy areas, advise the Prime Minister and agree government priorities together.
Revise: Prime Minister and Cabinet

AQA Citizenship Studies past papers

Related key terms

Cabinet
Collective responsibility
Individual ministerial responsibility
Minister
Presidential government

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