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The document discusses the balance of power between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet in the British government. It presents different views on whether the Prime Minister or Cabinet wields more influence over policy decisions and the direction of the government. It also outlines some of the formal powers held by both the Prime Minister and Cabinet Ministers, as well as factors like party support, public opinion, and unfolding events that can impact the balance of power between the two.

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POLITICS PRESENTATIONS FOR A-LEVEL, IN MULTIMEDIA SKI PARASKOS, 2001 LEFT CLICK OR PRESS SPACE BAR TO ADVANCE, PRESS P BUTTON TO GO BACK, PRESS ESC BUTTON TO END
POLITICS PRESENTATIONS Prime Minister & Cabinet 1111
2222 BALANCE OF POWER
3333 BALANCE OF POWER Cabinet Prime Minister WHO REALLY RULES?
4444 BALANCE OF POWER Cabinet Prime Minister There are various models, with Prime Ministerial control at one end and Ministerial control at the other
5555 BALANCE OF POWER Cabinet Prime Minister ? PMCAB
6666 BALANCE OF POWER Prime Minister ? PM CAB Some believe that the PM, or at least a small group around him, determine ideological direction and policy in key areas
7777 BALANCE OF POWER Cabinet ? PM CAB Others believe that Ministers, or at least the Cabinet, have their own power and can constrain the P.M.
8888 SOURCES OF POWER
9999 SOURCES OF POWER PRIME MINISTER’S POWERS
10101010 SOURCES OF POWER Appoints Cabinet & Ministers PRIME MINISTER’S POWERS Most Ministers stay in line, as they want to advance their career
11111111 SOURCES OF POWER Sets Agenda & Chairs Meetings Appoints Cabinet & Ministers PRIME MINISTER’S POWERS Deciding what is discussed and by whom (Cabinet Committees) helps
12121212 SOURCES OF POWER Collective Responsibility Sets Agenda & Chairs Meetings Appoints Cabinet & Ministers PRIME MINISTER’S POWERS Once a decision is agreed all Ministers will support it in public
13131313 SOURCES OF POWER CABINET MINISTER’S POWERS
14141414 SOURCES OF POWER Departmental Powers CABINET MINISTER’S POWERS Cabinet Ministers and their departments have certain formal powers
15151515 SOURCES OF POWER Departmental Support Departmental Powers CABINET MINISTER’S POWERS A Minister’s department supplies information and assistance as needed
16161616 SOURCES OF POWER Cabinet Support Needed by P.M. Departmental Support Departmental Powers CABINET MINISTER’S POWERS A Prime Minister who loses the support of the cabinet will usually resign
17171717 CIRCUMSTANCES
18181818 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER
19191919 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths The Balance of Power depends on ... But also on ...
20202020 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths SURROUNDING CIRCUMSTANCES
21212121 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths Party Support
22222222 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths Party Support Public Support
23232323 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths Party Support Past Success Public Support
24242424 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER Formal Powers & Personal Strengths Party Support Past Success Unfolding Events Public Support
25252525 CIRCUMSTANCES FACTORS AFFECTING POWER
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