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The Executive

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

Summary of The Executive for ICSE Class 12 Political Science. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The executive is the organ of government that carries out laws and policies and keeps administration running. In modern political systems, it has become the most important organ because state activity has expanded and effective leadership is needed. The executive can be studied in two ways: as the b

Key Concepts

The executive includes all officials

The executive includes all officials and agencies concerned with carrying out the will of the state as expressed in law. In a narrow sense, it means t

Executive heads may come to office

Executive heads may come to office by hereditary principle, direct popular election, indirect election, election by the legislature, or nomination. De

An optimum tenure is needed

An optimum tenure is needed for stability and democracy. The tenure may be six years, five years, or four years depending on the country. Very long te

The nominal executive is the constitutional

The nominal executive is the constitutional head with little real power, while the real executive holds actual authority. India has a nominal Presiden

A singular executive is led by

A singular executive is led by one person, such as a President or Prime Minister. A plural executive shares authority among several persons, as in Swi

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the meaning, recruitment, tenure, kinds, functions, and importance of the executive.
  • Distinguish between political executive and permanent executive.
  • Explain the role of civil services, commitment, and neutrality.
  • Describe the executive system in the USA, including the President, Cabinet, and Vice-President.
  • Describe the executive system in India, including the President, Prime Minister, Cabinet, Civil Services, and Vice-President.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Executive for ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in The Executive include The Executive: Comprehensive Overview, Mind map showing the two interpretations of 'executive' - broad and narrow sense - along with key functions, Flowchart showing five methods of executive recruitment with country examples and characteristics. These are the concepts ICSE Class 12 examiners draw on most — study them first, then practise related questions.
How to score full marks in The Executive — ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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