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The Executive — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

4 concept maps of The Executive for ICSE Class 12 Political Science, each also written out as a text outline. Maps: The Executive: Comprehensive Overview.

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The Executive: Comprehensive Overview

The Executive: Comprehensive Overview

The map in words

  • The Executive
    • Meaning and Definition
      • Broad Sense
        • All functionaries
        • Civil service included
      • Narrow Sense
        • Executive heads
        • Policy formulation
    • Recruitment Methods
      • Hereditary
      • Direct Election
      • Indirect Election
      • Legislative Election
      • Nomination
    • Types of Executive
      • Nominal vs Real
      • Singular vs Plural
      • Political vs Permanent
      • Democratic vs Totalitarian
      • Parliamentary vs Presidential
    • Functions
      • Internal Administration
      • External Relations
      • Legislation
      • Finance
      • Judicial
    • Political Executive
      • President/PM
      • Temporary tenure
      • Elected/Accountable
      • Formulate policies
    • Permanent Executive
      • Civil Service
      • Merit-based
      • Permanent tenure
      • Implement policies
      • Neutral and Expert
    • US System
      • President
        • Real Executive
        • 4-year term
        • Max 2 terms
      • Cabinet
        • Advisory only
        • President is boss
      • Vice-President
        • Limited role
        • Succession
    • Indian System
      • President
        • Nominal head
        • 5-year term
        • Can be re-elected
      • Prime Minister
        • Real Executive
        • Variable tenure
        • Parliamentary support
      • Cabinet
        • Collective body
        • Collegial decision-making
      • Vice-President
        • Rajya Sabha chair
        • More significant
    • Comparisons
      • US President vs Indian President
        • Real vs Nominal
      • US President vs Indian PM
        • Fixed vs Variable
        • Independent vs Dependent

Mind map showing the two interpretations of 'executive' - broad and narrow sense - along with key functions

Mind map showing the two interpretations of 'executive' - broad and narrow sense - along with key functions

The map in words

  • Executive
    • Broad Sense
      • All Officials
      • Civil Service
      • Police Forces
      • Administrative Staff
    • Narrow Sense
      • Executive Heads
      • Ministers
      • Policy Makers
      • Principal Officials
    • Functions
      • Law Execution
      • Policy Implementation
      • Administration
      • Public Welfare

Flowchart showing five methods of executive recruitment with country examples and characteristics

Flowchart showing five methods of executive recruitment with country examples and characteristics

The map in words

  • Methods of Recruitment
    • Hereditary
      • UK, Saudi Arabia
      • Stable but Anti-democratic
    • Direct Popular Election
      • Brazil, Philippines
      • Democratic but Risky
    • Indirect Election
      • USA, India, France
      • Best Balance
    • Legislative Election
      • Switzerland, China
      • Representative System
    • Nomination
      • Former Colonies
      • Undemocratic

Executive as the most important organ of government, covering its meaning, recruitment, kinds, functions, importance, and the executive systems of the USA and India

Executive as the most important organ of government, covering its meaning, recruitment, kinds, functions, importance, and the executive systems of the USA and India

The map in words

  • Executive as the most important organ of government, covering its meaning, recruitment, kinds, functions, importance, and the executive systems of the USA and India
    • Meaning of Executive
    • Recruitment of Executive
    • Tenure of Executive
    • Kinds of Executive
    • Functions of Executive
    • Importance of Executive
    • Political and Permanent Executive
    • Executive in USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Executive for ICSE Class 12 Political Science?
Key topics in The Executive include Meaning and Importance of the Executive, Recruitment and Tenure of the Executive, Kinds of Executive, Functions of the Executive. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the ICSE Class 12 board exam.
What do the concept maps for The Executive show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Executive connect: The Executive: Comprehensive Overview; Mind map showing the two interpretations of 'executive' - broad and narrow sense - along with key functions. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Executive for the ICSE Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on The Executive. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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