Consider the following statements regarding the Executive and the Legislature: 1. The primary role of the legislature is to formulate policies and enact laws, while the executive is responsible for their implementation. 2. In a democratic setup, the executive organ consists solely of political figures like the President and Prime Minister, excluding the administrative machinery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Parliament, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Legislative Procedure — question ID 759
Options
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Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The legislature is responsible for policy-making and enacting laws, while the executive is tasked with implementing these laws and policies. Statement 2 is incorrect: The executive is not limited to political leaders. It includes both the political executive (like the President, Prime Minister, and ministers) and the permanent executive, which consists of the entire administrative machinery and civil services.