Lecture 14- Executive Power
The executive institution of the state
Discretionary decision making
- Individual members of the executive (ministers or employees of government agencies) have
the power to make decisions that potentially have an impact on an individual or group of
individuals.
A few examples:
- When you apply for Student Finance, someone makes a decision about your claim.
- If a police officer sees you driving slightly too fast, he or she makes a decision about whether
or not to pull you over and issue a ticket.
- If you apply for welfare benefits an individual decides whether your application should be
granted.
Why are we concerned with discretionary powers?
1. Individuals and organisations are able to take decisions that may have a direct impact on
citizens.
2. Individuals and organisations are empowered to take decisions that may be used to benefit
themselves or those close to them.
The executive institution of the state
Discretionary decision making
- Individual members of the executive (ministers or employees of government agencies) have
the power to make decisions that potentially have an impact on an individual or group of
individuals.
A few examples:
- When you apply for Student Finance, someone makes a decision about your claim.
- If a police officer sees you driving slightly too fast, he or she makes a decision about whether
or not to pull you over and issue a ticket.
- If you apply for welfare benefits an individual decides whether your application should be
granted.
Why are we concerned with discretionary powers?
1. Individuals and organisations are able to take decisions that may have a direct impact on
citizens.
2. Individuals and organisations are empowered to take decisions that may be used to benefit
themselves or those close to them.
