The proposed confirmation system would reduce a prime minister's ability to dismiss ministers at will. This would make the initial cabinet choice more consequential because a weak appointment could remain in office. A secure minister could also challenge the prime minister over departmental funding without an immediate threat of removal. Stability might strengthen expertise and internal accountability, but it would also make a bad appointment harder to correct.
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How secure ministers could limit prime-ministerial power
Making cabinet replacements harder would force more careful appointments and give ministers room to defend their departments against the prime minister.