Class 11 Political Science - ODISHA
Executive
The chapter 'Executive' in Class 11 Political Science under the Odisha Board (BSE) explores the second important organ of government responsible for implementing laws and administering policies. Students will learn about the different types of executives, such as parliamentary and presidential systems, with a special focus on the Indian executive system. The chapter details the powers, functions, and positions of the President, Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and the permanent bureaucracy. Understanding this chapter is crucial for board exams as it forms the foundational knowledge of how the executive branch functions in India's democracy.
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Political Executive
The elected representatives who hold office for a fixed term and are responsible for taking major policy decisions and running the government.
Permanent Executive
Civil servants and bureaucrats who are professionally trained permanent employees implementing the policies decided by the political executive.
Parliamentary Executive
A system where the Prime Minister is the head of government and the executive is accountable to the legislature, as seen in India.
Presidential Executive
A system where the President is both the head of state and head of government and is not directly accountable to the legislature, like in the USA.
Council of Ministers
The real executive body headed by the Prime Minister that aids and advises the President and holds collective responsibility towards the Lok Sabha.
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Board Exam Info
This chapter typically carries around 6 to 8 marks in the Odisha (BSE) Class 11 Political Science examinations. Common question types include short answer questions on the difference between political and permanent executives, descriptive questions on the powers and functions of the Indian President or Prime Minister, and objective multiple-choice questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the nominal and real executive in India?
The President is the nominal (constitutional) head of state with ceremonial powers, whereas the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers form the real executive who exercise actual political power.
Why did India choose a parliamentary system over a presidential system?
India chose the parliamentary system because it ensures better representation of a diverse society, maintains continuous accountability of the executive to the legislature, and prevents the concentration of power in a single individual.
What is meant by collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers?
It means that all ministers swim and sink together. If a vote of no-confidence is passed against one minister or the Prime Minister, the entire Council of Ministers must resign.
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