If you'd like to print out this page, click the Print button above. Alternatively, you may click the printer icon on your browser's toolbar, or choose File>Print from the menu.     Great Britain Exercise 3 What Turned It for Tony; The politics of War The Economist (US), March 22, 2003 v366 i8316 pNA Unlike the president of the United States, who is elected for four years can only be removed for "high crimes and misdemeanors," the Prime Minister of Britain is dependent upon having the support of the majority of the House of Commons to keep his or her job. In mid-March of 2003, Britain’s prime minister Tony Blair needed to maintain the support of his Labour Party and maintain control of his government ministers as he pushed for British involvement in the Bush-led war against Iraq that began shortly thereafter. Read "What Turned It for Tony; The politics of War" in the March 22, 2003 issue of The Economist. 1. What evidence indicated that there was a "major rebellion" against Tony Blair? 2. Compare the actions of Clare Short and Robin Cook. Why were they important players in this drama? 3. How did the actions of French president Jacques Chirac indirectly help Tony Blair? 4. How did President Bush help Tony Blair? 5. In what ways is the British prime minister more vulnerable to the legislature than the United States president is? 6. What would be the advantages and disadvantages to having the president of the United States selected by the legislators in Congress, and also being dependent upon their support to keep his job?