What is the significance of calling bureaucracy the permanent executive in policy decisions?

Correct answer: It provides administrative continuity and expertise even when governments change

Correct answer: A. The permanent executive consists of career public officials who generally continue in service when elected governments change. They preserve administrative experience, institutional memory and knowledge of rules and procedures. In policy decisions, they can provide technical advice, prepare records, estimate practical requirements and help implement the decision through departments. This does not mean that officials replace elected ministers. The political executive decides the broad policy direction and remains democratically answerable, while permanent officials support administration according to law. A is correct because continuity and expertise are the key significance of the permanent executive. B is wrong because civil servants are expected to perform official duties, not campaign for political parties. C is wrong because Parliament retains its legislative role. D is wrong because removing the President is not a normal bureaucratic function. Memory cue: political executive changes; permanent executive supplies continuity and administrative support.