Three main causes for the increase of functions and powers of the executive are the following:
1. Increase in the workload of the state:
The concept of well fare and socialist state . has increased the workload of the state. In most of the countries, the executive is discharging the duties connected with social and economic reforms.
2. Vested legislative powers:
Under this system, on account of many reasons, the legislature at its own accord has vested its power of making laws to the executive. This has enhanced the functions of the executive.
3. Industrial Revolution:
The modern age is the age of industrial revolution, so there has been an extension of working area of the state. Most of the developing countries are adopting the policy of economic planning. Industrial revolution has engaged the state in social, economic and industrial activities. This factor has also enhanced the functions of the executive.
