The Executive

Meaning
 The term executive is used to designate all those
officers of the govt. whose business is to execute or
put into effect, the laws. It is the pivot around which
the actual administration revolves and includes all
officials engaged in the administration .
 Their Primary function is policy execution or
enforcement .
 It is the second branch or organ of the govt.
Contd ..

 In India , it is President of the Union , plus all

ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

 In USA , The President and his secretaries

constitute the executive .
 Nature of the executive

Real Executive: Head of the Govt.

Nominal Executive : Head of the State

Single and Plural Executive
Mode of Choice of the executive
/Methods

 Hereditary Principle
 Direct Popular Election
 Indirect Election
 Election by the Legislature
Functions of the Executive

 Internal Administration
 External Administration
 Defence and War
 Financial Functions
 Legislative Functions
 Judicial Functions