The
executive is the most essential branch of the government because it helps in
the implementation of laws and policies. It therefore has a lot of potential
power which is kept in check through popular assemblies and other government
bodies. However, the executive has power over the assembly, particularly in the
case of a crisis. Because the executive can take swift action, it is given “emergency
powers” in times of war as well as during any domestic crises.
It
is this ability of the executive to declare a state of emergency that is
subject to abuse. Particularly in the case of presidential governments, the
President is able to exercise dictatorial control in certain situations.
President Obama, for example, has been known for his aggressive use of
executive power. If the Congress is unwilling to compromise on some matters, he
can and has declared states of emergency to bypass the Congress’ decision.
1 comment:
Without executive, a country cannot be run as the mundane affairs of a country need to be checked at lower level. So executive provides a system to make everything placed in right position and in right time.
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