United KingdomGovernment and law 17 · Government, law and your role
Which cabinet minister is responsible for the economy?
- aThe Home Secretary, who runs the Home Office
- bThe Foreign Secretary, who leads foreign policy
- cThe Chancellor of the Exchequer, who runs the TreasuryCorrect answer
- dThe Lord Chancellor, who runs the Ministry of Justice
Why?
The Chancellor of the Exchequer is in charge of the economy and public finances. The Home Secretary deals with crime, policing and immigration, and the Foreign Secretary with relations with other countries.
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