Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
The head of government in the United Kingdom who leads the majority party or coalition in Parliament and exercises executive power subject to parliamentary oversight.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Parliamentary, Presidential, and Semi-Presidential Systems