Yes, executive is the second important organ of government. During the recent years, for various reasons, the importance of the executive has increased tremendously. In other word of Prof. Barker, "if the growth of the legislative organ was the notable feature of the 18th century, it may be said that the growth of the executive was only to maintain the legal system and collect the tax from the people in country. It controlled, directed and governed the state according to constitution and other sub-ordinate law.
Modern democratic state refers to state of people's welfare. In addition to maintaining peace and good governance, the government of a state must be responsible in each sector of development. Executive, in the name of government, must provide people with food, shelter, clothes, education, health, employment and security.