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What is the primary role of the executive branch?
What is the primary role of the executive branch?
- Putting decisions and rules into action (correct)
- Judging the legality of laws
- Electing representatives to the legislative branch
- Creating new laws and policies
Which of the following is NOT a function of the executive?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the executive?
- Managing everyday operations
- Enforcing laws created by the legislative branch
- Overseeing departments for better execution
- Judging the constitutionality of laws (correct)
What distinguishes permanent executives from political executives?
What distinguishes permanent executives from political executives?
- Political executives are responsible for everyday operations
- Permanent executives handle routine administrative tasks (correct)
- Permanent executives are elected officials
- Political executives manage administrative tasks
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?
Which statement correctly represents the relationship between the executive and legislative branches?
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Who are typically included in the political executive?
Who are typically included in the political executive?
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Study Notes
What is the Executive?
- The executive branch is responsible for putting decisions and rules into action.
- This group ensures that laws, policies, or instructions are followed.
Role of the Executive
- The executive unit manages the day-to-day operations and enforces policies.
- They implement the decisions, regulations or instructions of higher authorities.
Executive in Government
- The executive is the government organ that enforces the law.
- This branch is crucial in implementing the laws and policies created by the Legislative branch (lawmakers).
Functions of the Executive
- Enforces laws created by the legislative branch.
- Makes sure laws and regulations are put into action and followed.
- Manages day-to-day operations.
- Oversees departments for better execution of plans and programs.
Types of Executives
- Permanent executives are responsible for routine administrative tasks.
- Political executives include the head of state or government and cabinet or ministers.
Examples
- Different countries may have various titles for executive positions, such as president, prime minister, etc.
In Conclusion
- The executive branch is vital in the governance of any organization.
- It is important for the effective implementation of laws and rules.
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