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Introduction
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Institutions are humanly devised structures
of rules and norms that shape and constrain individual behavior.
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Laws, rules, social conventions and norms
are all examples of institutions.
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Democracy is not just about people electing their rulers.
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Rulers have to follow some rules and procedures
within institutions for running a democratic government.
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Three institutions that play a key role in major decisions i.e, the
legislature, executive, and judiciary.
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The chief function of th
e
legislature
is to enact laws.
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It is the basis for the
functioning of the other two organs, the executive and the judiciary.
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It is also sometimes accorded the first place among the three organs because until and
unless laws are enacted, there can be no implementation and application of laws.
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The
executive
is the organ that
implements the laws enacted by the legislature and enforces the will of the state.
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It is the
administrative head of the government.
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Ministers including th
e Prime/Chief Ministers and President/Governor
s form part of the executive.
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The
judiciary
is that branch of the
government that interprets the law,
settles disputes, and administers justice to all citizens.
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The judiciary is c
onsidered the watchdog of democracy,
and also the guardian of the Constitution.
- It comprises the Supreme Court, the High Courts, District, and other subordinate courts.
