Question 452

The guide draws a clear distinction between the Head of State and the Head of Government. What is the primary role of the Prime Minister as the head of government?

  1. AAppointing Lieutenant Governors
  2. BDirecting the governing of the country
  3. CGranting Royal Assent
  4. DRepresenting the Sovereign
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Correct answer: B) Directing the governing of the country

Explanation

There is a clear distinction between the Head of State (the Sovereign) and the Head of Government. The guide states that the Prime Minister is the one who 'actually directs the governing of the country.'

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