Why is the political executive more directly accountable to people than the permanent executive?

Correct answer: Because the political executive is accountable through elections and Parliament

Correct answer: A. The political executive consists of elected leaders or leaders who depend on the confidence of the elected legislature. They make major policy choices and must explain their decisions to Parliament. Voters can also reward or reject the governing party in elections, so the political executive faces a direct public check. The permanent executive, mainly civil servants, continues in office and gives expert administrative assistance; it is accountable through official rules and superiors, but not directly through electoral choice. Option A is correct because it names elections and parliamentary accountability. Option B is wrong because civil servants do work continuously. Option C is wrong because the political executive belongs to the executive, not the judiciary. Option D is wrong because voters elect MPs, not permanent officials. Memory cue: political leaders face elections; permanent officials provide continuity.