The current paper analyses the role of the UK prime minister in comparison to the US presidential system. It will be discussed whether the British prime minister in his or her political exercise is too powerful, equipped with dictatorial powers or if he or she is just an elected representative with limited control.
Firstly an introduction about the domestic political role of the UK government provides a starting point to the topic. Secondly an analysis of the term “elected dictator” and a comparison between the UK and the US state systems offers a better understanding why the UK government might be seen as an all in all too powerful institution. Thirdly an analysis of interest groups gives an overview about its effects on policy makers. Finally the main points will be summarised with a conclusion whether the description “elected dictator” of the UK prime minister is a reasonable contemporary term or whether it is rather unjustified.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Is the UK Prime Minister an “Elected Dictator\"?
- The Domestic Political Role of the UK Government
- The Term “Elected Dictator” and a Comparison Between the UK and the US State Systems
- The Role of Interest Groups
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the question of whether the British Prime Minister holds excessive power, potentially resembling an "elected dictator," or if they are simply an elected representative with limited control. The essay examines the domestic political role of the UK government, analyzes the term "elected dictator" and compares the UK and US state systems, investigates the influence of interest groups, and ultimately concludes on the validity of the "elected dictator" label.
- The Concentration of Power in the UK Government
- The Role of the Prime Minister in the UK Political System
- The Concept of "Elected Dictator" and its Applicability to the UK
- The Influence of Interest Groups on Policy Makers
- The Checks and Balances on the Power of the UK Prime Minister
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The essay begins by introducing the domestic political role of the UK government, highlighting the centralized power structure and the role of the Prime Minister as head of the executive branch.
- The second section delves into the concept of "elected dictator" and compares the UK and US state systems, arguing that the UK's centralized system might be perceived as more powerful.
- The third part examines the influence of interest groups, differentiating between direct lobby groups and external pressure groups and exploring their impact on policy makers.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of the text include the UK Prime Minister, elected dictator, parliamentary system, interest groups, lobbyists, checks and balances, and the comparison between the UK and US political systems.
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- Mark-Oliver Morkos (Autor), 2015, Is the UK Prime Minister an "Elected Dictator"?, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/313468
