Chapter 5 · Government & Law
The Prime Minister and Cabinet
Source: Handbook p.119
The Prime Minister (PM) is the head of government. Key facts:
• The PM is the leader of the party with the most seats in the House of Commons
• Formally appointed by the monarch
• Lives and works at 10 Downing Street
• Chooses the Cabinet (about 20 senior ministers)
• Cabinet members run major government departments
• The PM chairs Cabinet meetings
• The Chancellor of the Exchequer manages the economy (lives at 11 Downing Street)
• The Opposition leader heads the Shadow Cabinet
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