Executive - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is the main function of the Executive branch of government?
To make laws
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
Who is typically the head of state in a country's Executive branch?
The president
The monarch
The prime minister
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Executive branch?
Diplomacy
Lawmaking
Administration
What is the role of the cabinet in the Executive branch?
To approve legislation
To advise the head of state
To interpret laws
What is the responsibility of the Executive branch in budgeting?
To approve the budget
To enforce the budget
To make the budget
What is the main responsibility of the Executive branch of government, and how does it differ from the responsibility of the Legislative branch?
The main responsibility of the Executive branch is to enforce laws, while the main responsibility of the Legislative branch is to make laws. This means that the Executive branch is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws that are created by the Legislative branch.
What is the role of the head of government in the Executive branch, and how is it different from the role of the head of state?
The head of government in the Executive branch is responsible for the day-to-day management of the government and holds real political power. The head of state, on the other hand, is typically a ceremonial figurehead and may have limited political power. While the head of government is responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, the head of state may have symbolic duties such as representing the country on the international stage or serving as a unifying figure for the nation.