Who appoints Cabinet Ministers?What is their role in an democratic country?

Question

This is also an 4 mark question.

Answer 1

The word originated in British Parliament when five ministers of King repaired to a small side room(cabinet) for discussion before facing Parliament.In any democratic govt cabinet minister is appointed by Head ofThe State( king,or president) on recommendation of Prime Minister,if there is one.Where there is no such provision(u.s.a) President appoints but subject to the ratification by Senate.
The cabinet minister is responsible for performance of his dept.He is answerable to parliament/assembly for his dept/minisry.Also he attends cabinet meetings and participates in decision making process of govt.even inrespect of other minisries. Also he is accountable to parliamentary committees where depts are discussed thoughourly.He represents his country in interaction with other countries

Answer 2

The Prime Minister or President appoints cabinet members. Each one has specific responsibilities & here are two examples: 1 in the USA the Defence Secretary would be responsible for the armed forces 2 in Britain the Foreign Secretary would be responsible for realtions with other countries.

Each cabinet member must run their department & is responsible for its budget & therefore planning for its future. In addition they are responsible for proposing any legislative changes needed for their department to function.

Apart from their own department, they meet together in Cabinet meetings to discuss the whole range of issues facing the government. Infact, some governments sometimes include a "Minister without Portfolio"; this is a cabinet member who has no department to run but is wanted in Cabinet meetings because of their experience.

Answer 3

Prime Minister

Answer 4

At the moment Body Bag Blair appoints his own ministers.Their role in being chosen for high office is to feather their nests,lie thru. their teeth and generally have a good laugh at the taxpayers expense.In other words they are blair clones.