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Which branch of government does the executive belong to?
Which branch of government does the executive belong to?
- Executive (correct)
- Judiciary
- Parliament
- Legislature
What is the role of the executive in authoritarian systems?
What is the role of the executive in authoritarian systems?
- To face regular re-election
- To form the top level of the administration
- To have true power (correct)
- To subject executive power to constitutional limits
What limits the power of the government in democracies?
What limits the power of the government in democracies?
- Presidential executives
- Regular re-election
- Institutional arrangements
- Constitutional and electoral controls (correct)
What are the three main types of executives?
What are the three main types of executives?
Can a government function without an executive?
Can a government function without an executive?
Which system is characterized by the president being elected separately from the legislature?
Which system is characterized by the president being elected separately from the legislature?
In which system is the head of government usually the head of the largest party in the legislature?
In which system is the head of government usually the head of the largest party in the legislature?
In which system can a prime minister be removed from office as a result of losing a vote of confidence?
In which system can a prime minister be removed from office as a result of losing a vote of confidence?
In which system is the chief executive separate from the legislature and independently elected?
In which system is the chief executive separate from the legislature and independently elected?
In which system is the head of government subject neither to a separate election nor to term limits?
In which system is the head of government subject neither to a separate election nor to term limits?
Study Notes
The Executive Branch
- The executive branch of government is responsible for enforcing laws and policies.
Types of Executives
- There are three main types of executives: presidential, parliamentary, and semi-presidential.
Presidential System
- In a presidential system, the president is elected separately from the legislature.
- The chief executive is separate from the legislature and independently elected.
Parliamentary System
- In a parliamentary system, the head of government is usually the head of the largest party in the legislature.
- The prime minister can be removed from office as a result of losing a vote of confidence.
Semi-Presidential System
- In a semi-presidential system, the head of government is subject neither to a separate election nor to term limits.
Limiting Government Power
- In democracies, the power of the government is limited to prevent authoritarianism.
Government Functionality
- A government can still function without an executive, but it would lack enforcement power.
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Test your knowledge on the executive branch of government and its role in governance. This quiz covers topics such as political leaders, presidents, prime ministers, ministers, cabinets, and the importance of the executive in different systems of government.
