Meaning The executive is the part of the government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state. It is called executive because it is in charge of the ‘execution’ of the policies of the government. Thus, when we talk about ‘the government’, we usually mean the executive. Functions 1. Responsible […]
Executive 2 of 2
POLITICAL EXECUTIVE President The President is the Head of the State. Has mostly nominal and ceremonial powers. Election The president is not elected directly by the ordinary citizens, but by MLAs and MPs. That way, though he’s not directly elected, he’s seen as representative of the whole nation Period: 5 yearsCan be removed by impeachment. […]
Legislature 2 of 3 – the Two houses & the President
Go to Legislature 1 of 3 Bicameral Legislature A bicameral legislature is a system of government where the legislature is divided into two separate chambers/assemblies/houses/ It is necessary for the following reasons: Adequate representation to – all sections of society, all geographical areas. (Rajya sabha gives representation to the states.) Provision to reconsider decisions. Double […]
Legislature 1 of 3 – Meaning and Functions
Parliament of India (link) What is Parliament It is a democratic government’s legislature. A legislature is a decision-making organisation/a group of people who have the power to make and change laws. Parliament comes from the old French word – ‘Parlement’ which meant speech, discussion. Why do we need a Parliament 1) To legislate. It is […]
Democracy 3 of 3 – Is democracy the best?
Read Democracy 1 of 3 Read Democracy 2 of 3 IS DEMOCRACY THE PERFECT FORM OF GOVERNANCE? No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time – Winston Churchill […]
Democracy 2 of 3 – Classification & Types
Read Democracy 1of 3 CLASSIFICATION of Democracy Procedural Democracy Emphasis on Procedures and Institutions Procedures – Free & fair elections – Who participates in decision making – How many votes to reach a decision Institutions – Legislative Assemblies – Constitutional Governments Disadvantages – Social & economic inequalities prevent full participation by poorer, less/un educated, disadvantaged […]
Democracy 1 of 3 – Definition & Justification
DEFINITION Democracy IS Government by the people in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised directly by them or by their elected agents under a free electoral system A form of government in which the whole people or some numerous portion of them exercise governmental power through deputies periodically elected by […]
