Political Systems

US Federal Personnel and the Merit System. Those entrusted with the administrative duties are divided into two groups, political appointees and those who belong to the executive civil service. The Secretaries, Under-Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries, bureau chiefs, division heads, members of the boards and commissions form only a minor fraction of all over 2 1/3 … Read more

Administrative Organization of US Cabinet. The Constitution is silent regarding the administrative structure. The framers of the Constitution were not concerned with the organization of the executive branch other than the office of the President. But having provided for the three Departments, Foreign Relations, the Military Forces, and Fiscal Affairs, it was evidently assumed that … Read more

Origin and Nature of US Cabinet. Cabinet, in political systems, and the cabinet system of government originated in Great Britain. The Cabinet of the United States is a body consisting of the vice president of the United States and the heads of the executive branch’s federal executive departments in the federal government of the United … Read more

Classification of Constitution. When looking for the salient characteristics of the constitution, it is helpful to bear in mind the range of possible classifications which can be applied to any constitution. Professor KC Wheare identifies the following classifications (1966, Chapter 1): written and unwritten; rigid and flexible; supreme and subordinate; federal and unitary; separated powers … Read more

Constitutionalism And Defining of Constitutions.Most commonly, the term constitution refers to a set of rules and principles that define the nature and extent of government. Most constitutions also attempt to define the relationship between individuals and the state, and to establish the broad rights of individual citizens. The Concept of Constitutionalism:- ‘Constitutionalism’ is the doctrine … Read more

The Scope of Constitutional law is concerned with the role and powers of the institutions within the state and with the relationship between the citizen and the state. The constitution is a living, dynamic organism which at any point in time will reflect the moral and political values of the people it governs, and accordingly, … Read more

The US President as a Leader.The president of the United States  is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. A Party Leader:- The President combines in his person … Read more

Legislative Power of US President. The President may veto bills Congress passes, but Congress may also override a veto by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. Article I of the Constitution enumerates the powers of Congress and the specific areas in which it may legislate. Legislative Power of US … Read more

Executive Power of US President. Within the executive branch itself, the president has broad powers to manage national affairs and the priorities of the government. The president can issue rules, regulations, and instructions called executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require approval of the United States … Read more

Power and Duties of the US President. The President is both the head of state and head of government of the United States of America, and Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces. Under Article II of the Constitution, the President is responsible for the execution and enforcement of the laws created by Congress. Sources of Presidential … Read more