Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Who wrote Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?Ability to command the confidence of the House of Commons
2. How long is Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?Robert Walpole, over 20 years
3. What is the office origin?Evolved through constitutional convention, not statutory law
4. What is the official residence and office?10 Downing Street, London
5. What does the Prime Minister of Britain do?The Prime Minister is the head of government, leads the Cabinet, proposes new laws, and helps run the country.
6. Who was the first Prime Minister of Britain?Robert Walpole, who started in 1721, is considered the first Prime Minister.

Constitutional Convention: An unwritten rule or practice that is accepted as binding in the UK's political system.
Royal Prerogative: Powers historically belonging to the monarch, now largely exercised by the Prime Minister.
House of Commons: The elected lower house of the UK Parliament, crucial for government formation and legislative approval.
Cabinet: A committee of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister to lead government departments.