Prime Minister

The head of the UK government, who leads government policy and appoints ministers.

The Prime Minister is Head of Government, while the monarch is Head of State. The monarch formally appoints the Prime Minister; in practice, this is the person able to command the confidence of the House of Commons, usually the leader of the party with a Commons majority.

The head of the UK government, responsible for leading the government and setting its overall policy direction.

Parliamentary sovereignty does not mean the Prime Minister has unlimited power. The government must act within the law.

Distinguish the Prime Minister’s leadership role, the Cabinet’s collective decision-making role and an individual minister’s responsibility for a policy area.

Explain how a power works: appointing and dismissing ministers can strengthen the Prime Minister’s control over government policy.

The head of the UK government, who leads government policy and appoints Cabinet ministers.

The Prime Minister is the head of government. The monarch formally appoints the person able to command the confidence of the House of Commons. This is normally the leader of a party with a Commons majority.

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