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What is the Cabinet?
Correct answer
A small committee of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister
Why
The Prime Minister appoints about 20 senior MPs to become ministers in charge of departments, such as the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Home Secretary. Together they form the Cabinet, which normally meets weekly.
Answer choices
- AA committee of the House of Lords
- BA small committee of senior ministers chosen by the Prime Minister
- CThe officials who run elections
- DThe judges of the highest court