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CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Executive covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the CBSE Class 11 Political Science syllabus.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Executive

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1. Meaning and Types of Executive

  • Executive is the branch of government responsible for implementing laws and policies and for daily administration.
  • Every formal organisation needs a body that takes decisions and another body that carries them out.
  • The political executive includes the Prime Minister and ministers who take major policy decisions.
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2. Parliamentary Executive in India

  • The Constitution adopts the parliamentary system for both Union and State governments.
  • At the Union level, the President is the formal head of the state and the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers run the government.
  • At the State level, the Governor, Chief Minister, and Council of Ministers perform similar roles.
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3. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

  • The Council of Ministers cannot exist without the Prime Minister.
  • The Prime Minister must have the support of the majority in the Lok Sabha.
  • The President appoints as Prime Minister the leader who has majority support.
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4. Bureaucracy and Permanent Executive

  • The permanent executive is the bureaucracy or administrative machinery.
  • Civil servants are trained and skilled officers who help ministers formulate and implement policy.
  • The bureaucracy must be politically neutral and professionally competent.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Executive as the organ of government that implements laws, makes policy decisions, and runs administration in a parliamentary system

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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.

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