executive authority

Executive authority refers to the power and ability of a branch of government, usually led by a president or prime minister, to implement and enforce laws. This authority includes overseeing government operations, managing national affairs, and executing policies. The executive branch is responsible for decision-making, administration, and foreign relations, functioning independently yet often in collaboration with legislative and judicial branches. In democratic systems, this power is balanced by checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.