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Executive — Chapter Summary

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Summary of Executive for CBSE Class 11 Political Science. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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Overview

The executive is the branch of government that implements laws, policies, and daily administration. In a parliamentary system, the executive works through a close relationship between the legislature and the government. India follows a parliamentary system of executive at both the Union and State le

Key Concepts

The executive is the branch

The executive is the branch of government that carries out laws and policies and manages administration. It includes political leaders such as the Pri

In a parliamentary system

In a parliamentary system, the executive depends on the support of the majority in the legislature. The Council of Ministers is responsible to the leg

The President is the formal head

The President is the formal head of the State and the Union executive power is vested in the President formally. The President is elected indirectly f

Article 74(1) states that there shall

Article 74(1) states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President, and the President

The Prime Minister is the head

The Prime Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers and the head of government at the national level. The Prime Minister must have majority sup

Learning Objectives

  • Distinguish between parliamentary, presidential, and semi-presidential executives
  • Understand the constitutional position of the President of India
  • Explain the role of the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers
  • Describe the functioning of the Vice President and Governor
  • Understand the structure and role of the permanent executive or bureaucracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Executive for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Executive include Meaning and Types of Executive, Parliamentary Executive in India, Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, Bureaucracy and Permanent Executive. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Executive for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Executive. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

Sources & Official References

Content is aligned to the official syllabus. Refer to the board website for the latest curriculum.

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