Question 1

Which of the following organs of government is primarily responsible for implementing laws and policies?

Accepted Answer

The executive is the branch of government responsible for the implementation of laws and policies adopted by the legislature. While the legislature makes laws, the executive ensures their execution and administration.

Question 2

What type of executive system exists in India?

Accepted Answer

India has a parliamentary executive system, where the Prime Minister is the head of government and the President is the ceremonial head of state, with the executive being responsible to the legislature.

Question 3

In a presidential system, who is the head of the government?

Accepted Answer

In a presidential system, the President is both the head of the state and the head of the government, holding extensive executive powers independent of the legislature.

Question 4

Which country has a semi-presidential executive system combining a President and a Prime Minister?

Accepted Answer

France has a semi-presidential system where both a President and a Prime Minister exist, and executive powers are shared between them.

Question 5

What is the permanent executive also known as?

Accepted Answer

The permanent executive consists of civil servants and bureaucrats who remain in office across different governments and are responsible for the day-to-day administration.

Executive