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A member of parliament (MP) is someone who has been elected to sit in Parliament.
A minister is an MP with some executive power. All ministers are in charge of a department of the government. Together they make up the Cabinet, which the Prime Minister is in charge of.
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Are Cabinet Ministers elected or appointed?
Cabinet Ministers are primarily elected as Members of Parliament, and subsequently appointed by the Prime Minister as members of the cabinet.
How much do the members of parliament pay for a pint of beer in the houses of parliament?
dollar
How many members does the German parliament have?
69
How are members of parliament chosen in Zimbabwe?
they are chosen by the candidates
What are some similarities and differences between the Old and the Weimar Constitution?
A main difference between the old and new Weimer constitutions is the way it addresses human rights. The older constitution made it possible to suspend human rights, which Hitler did.?æ The new constitution, however, makes sure human rights are maintained. There is also a difference in Separate members of the parliament can no longer be removed as they were in the earlier constitution.
What is the difference between members and ministers?
ministers get more say
Are the members of the executive branch members of Parliament?
Most Ministers and all parliamentary secretaries are Members of Parliament. Those Ministers who aren't MPs are Senators. The Governor General and civil servants are not Members of Parliament.
Are Cabinet Ministers elected or appointed?
Cabinet Ministers are primarily elected as Members of Parliament, and subsequently appointed by the Prime Minister as members of the cabinet.
What is the difference between a member of Parliament and a member of provincial Parliament?
Members of Parliament represent a riding in the federal government, while Members of Provincial Parliament represen a riding in the provincial government.
How big of a government does Scotland have?
The parliament has 129 members and there are 18 ministers of government.
Are MPs the same as cabinet ministers?
No - Cabinet Ministers are Members of Parliament that hold significant office within government. Examples of Cabinet Ministers in Britain are the Foreign Secretary and Chancellor of the Exchequer. MPs (Members of Parliament) are elected, and can become members of the cabinet. However they are not necessarily cabinet ministers. MPs that hold no cabinet position are often referred to as "back-benchers", which refers to their position in the House of Commons (hence not on the Front Bench, of either the ruling party of the opposition).
What does Hon mean before a name in Australia?
honorable. It is a prefix usually attached to the names of members of the diplomatic service, ministers, members of Parliament etc.
Who and what is Prime minister?
Many countries have Prime Ministers. A Prime Minister is the head of the government of a nation. The Prime Minister will usually be the leader of the political party with the most members in a parliament. He/she will direct policy and appoint ministers.
Are lay ministers members of the episcopacy?
In the Catholic church, lay ministers are not members of the episcopacy.
What is the difference between parliamentary and presidential democracy?
In a presidential democracy, the people directly (or indirectly, like in the US) elect their president or chief executive. The executive branch is separate from the legislative branch of government. In a parliamentary democracy, the people only elect the members of parliament, who then elect a prime minister to serve as the head of government, and members of the parliament are also in the executive sector of government (ie...ministers)
What is the annual salary of an MSP?
Well.... You would have alot of money to buy a lot of stuff :)
How many Seanad Ministers are there in Ireland?
There are no ministers in the Seanad. There are 60 senators there, but none of them are ministers. Ministers are usually chosen from the Dáil, which has 166 members. There are 15 ministers.
