- Parliament: British legislature made up of the House of Commons, House of Lords, and monarch
- Government: Political party which holds Commons majority and runs the country
- Executive and parliament are fused
Executive dominance
- Whipping and discipline ensure government bills pass easily
- Most parliamentary business controlled by the government
- Private members’ bills almost alywas require government support to get passed
- 60% of select committees’ reports and recommendations are ignored
- Most MPs follow party line in speeches and debates
- Public bill committee membership is controlled by the whips
- Most PMQs are about point-scoring and theatrical displays rather than for actual scrutiny