Week topic

This is the organ of government that is responsible for implementing government policies and is responsible for the day-to- day administration of the country. The executive arm of government is the same with administration or cabinet, the president or prime minister of a country, governors of states, ministers, the civil service, the armed forces, the police, etc, belong to the executive arm of government.

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   Implementation of Laws: The executive implements the laws made by the legislature. This is the primary function of the executive.
   
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   Appointment of Top Officials: Ministers ambassadors, high commissioners and other important officials are appointed by the president with legislative endorsement.
   
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   Giving Assent to Bill: Bills passed by the legislature require the assent of the president to become law.
   
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   Preparation of Budget: The executive prepares the annual budget of the government which is presented to the parliament for approval.
   
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   Maintenance of Law and Order: The law enforcement agent, the police are responsible for these functions.
   
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   Provision of social amenities like good roads, schools, and electricity.
   
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   Recommending Policy: The executive sends bills to parliament proposing ideas on government programmes and policies.
   
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   Declaration of Wars: It can declare war, maintain peace and fight back foreign invasion.
   
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   Defense of the country against external aggression.