The Executive — Flashcards

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The executive in a broad sense includes all government officials and agencies concerned with carrying out the will of the state as expressed in law, except those acting in legislative or judicial capa…

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In a narrow sense, the executive means the chief executive and principal ministers who formulate policy and ensure that it is implemented.

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H.J. Laski said that the executive has two aspects: political and departmental. The political part recommends policy and applies it after acceptance, while the departmental part carries out those deci…

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According to W.W. Willoughby, the executive function is to represent the government as a whole and ensure that all laws are properly complied with by its several parts.

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Under the hereditary principle, the head of state gets the office by succession in the royal family. This is found in monarchical systems.

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Under direct popular election, the people choose the head of state directly. This method is democratic and gives people a direct role in national affairs.

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Under indirect election, the head of state is elected by elected representatives of the people. The Presidents of the USA, France, and India are given as examples of this method.

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In this method, the legislature elects the executive. Switzerland uses this system for its Federal Government, and China elects the President, Prime Minister, and ministers through the National People…