Executive Institutions Political Socialization 04 01 2013 The functions of the executive 1 Leadership coherence unanimity of action 2 Diplomacy foreign affairs crucial during times of crisis b c the executive has the potential for must be primarily under executive control Impossible for a multi membered legislature to negotiate w another country Secrecy 3 Control of military forces top executive is the commander in chief of the entire military system of the state such control is closely tied to necessary diplomatic functions emergency powers 4 policy initiation prime ministers the cabinet 5 Budget formulation in G B German Canada all important policies are initiated by the In most countries budget proposal is an executive responsibility 6 symbolic ceremonial roles entire society executive actors usually function as the unifying symbol of the Political Socialization the process by which citizens develop the attitudes beliefs opinions that enable them to support the political system the process by which an indiv forms his attitudes opinions about gov politics social issues Factors that affect political socialization Family 1 Gender Religion Media 3 Peer groups Education 2 04 01 2013 04 01 2013
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