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The executive branch of government performs a number of functions. One major function is that is to be debated by Parliament. Virtually all of the laws approved by Parliament will have been proposed by the prime minister and their cabinet. A second similar but significant function is , which is usually put forward annually by the Chancellor in order to finance the government's spending plans and introduce new economic policies. Like legislation, it is approved by a vote in Parliament. Finally, is a critical role of government, either regarding the direction of policy or responding to events and circumstances.
The prime minister has a number of special powers. Many of these have been passed down from the monarchy over centuries and are known as . They include the power to deploy the military, issue judicial pardons and . In addition, in their role as head of the executive, the prime minister has the ultimate power to decide on the overall legislative agenda of government, with their policy priorities likely to become law. Finally, the prime minister also has special powers to pass - special laws and regulations often relating to issues such as planning and transport which do not require parliamentary approval.
The extent to which the prime minister is in control of events is dependent on a number of factors. Chief among these is the size and strength of their and their performance in a general election, which is decisive in determining the amount of support a prime minister and their legislative agenda can command. A prime minister reliant on other political parties to govern, as with after 2017, will often struggle to assert their authority and remain in control of events. Their performance in the media and opinion polls is also important, as is the unity of their party and the contentment of their cabinet.