With reference to the structure of the Executive in a democracy, consider the following statements:
1. The political executive consists of ministers who are directly responsible for government policies and have a temporary tenure.
2. The permanent executive comprises civil servants who handle daily administration and remain in office on a continuous basis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Both statements are correct. The executive has two parts: the political executive, comprising the Prime Minister and ministers who decide government policies and are accountable to the public/legislature (and change with elections), and the permanent executive (civil servants/administrative machinery) who carry out day-to-day administration on a permanent basis.

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