key term - Executive

Definition

The executive is one of three branches of government responsible for implementing laws and policies. It includes individuals who hold positions such as president or prime minister.

Related terms

Head of State:

The head of state represents the country symbolically but may not hold significant political power.

Bureaucracy:

Bureaucracy refers to non-elected officials within government agencies who carry out day-to-day administrative tasks under executive authority.

Veto Power: Veto power allows an executive leader to reject or block legislation proposed by another branch before it becomes law.