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What was the controversy surrounding Alec Douglas-Home's appointment as Prime Minister?
His aristocratic background
His lack of political experience
His renouncement of his earldom
The manner of his appointment
Answer
The manner of Alec Douglas-Home's appointment as Prime Minister was controversial. Two of Macmillan's cabinet ministers refused to take office under him.
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