The Executive – Class 11 Political Science Notes For any democratic system of governance to succeed, merely enacting laws is not enough; their effective implementation is also essential. While the legislature enacts laws and the judiciary interprets them and administers justice, the executive conducts governance by putting those laws into practice. The framers of the Indian Constitution envisioned an executive branch grounded in democratic values, accountability, and principles of public welfare. The Indian executive is structured around the parliamentary system, wherein the President serves as the constitutional head, while actual executive power rests with the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers. What is the Executive? It is the branch of government that manages the administration of the state and implements the laws and policies enacted by the legislature. “The executive is the body that runs the government and puts official decisions into practice.” It does not consist...