Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 279, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 November 1919 — Britain’s Prime Minister Is Nominated by Sovereign and Organizes Government [ARTICLE]

Britain’s Prime Minister Is Nominated by Sovereign and Organizes Government

The premier, or prime minister of Great Britain, is nominated" by the reigning sovereign. The king -sends, in the name J>f the leader of the party just successful at the polls and to that extent the appointment is dictated by the vote of the people. The sovereign appoints the prime minister to form a cabinet and organize the government. The appointment of premier does not have to be Confirfbed by parliament, but no prime minister could carry on the government of the country for any length of time who did not possess the confidence of the house of commons. He selects his colleagues or other members of the cabinet. and his resignation dissolves the ministry.