What are the types of Executives?

The executives are classified into different types based on their leadership style. They are

• System based on the principles of collective leadership
  • Parliamentary system
    • The head of the government is called the prime minister.
    • If the head of the state is a monarch – it is a Constitutional Monarchy
    • If the head of state is president – it is a Parliamentary Republic
    • Both monarch and president are ceremonial executives.
    • The Prime Minister is accountable to the legislature. 
  • Semi-presidential system
• System based on the principles of Individual leadership
  • Presidential system
    • The president is both head of state and head of government. 
    • The president is not accountable to the legislature. 

Further Reading:

• Difference between Presidential and Parliamentary Form of Government
• Functions of the Parliament
• President of India – Article 52-62